Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."

Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Be the first to say hello.

Sing in a choir.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Wear polished shoes.

Floss your teeth.

Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Have a firm handshake.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."

Marry only for love.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Look people in the eye.

Rekindle old friendships.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Compliment three people everyday.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Stop blaming others.

Keep it simple.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Keep secrets.

Have a dog.

Plant flowers every spring.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Compliment even small improvements.

Avoid negative people.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Count your blessings.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

be there when people need you.

Learn three clean jokes.

Sing in the shower.

Say "please" a lot.

Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.

Call your mother.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Return all things you borrow.

Use the good silver.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.