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

Have a dog.

Keep secrets.

Floss your teeth.

Marry only for love.

Call your mother.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Use the good silver.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Avoid negative people.

Say "please" a lot.

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

Return all things you borrow.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

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

Compliment three people everyday.

be there when people need you.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Sing in the shower.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Count your blessings.

Learn three clean jokes.

Sing in a choir.

Rekindle old friendships.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

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

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

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

Wear polished shoes.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Stop blaming others.

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

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Have a firm handshake.

Look people in the eye.

Plant flowers every spring.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Be the first to say hello.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Compliment even small improvements.

Keep it simple.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.