Avoid negative people.

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

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

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Have a firm handshake.

Marry only for love.

Have a dog.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Look people in the eye.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Rekindle old friendships.

Wear polished shoes.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Keep it simple.

Sing in the shower.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Sing in a choir.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Say "please" a lot.

Learn three clean jokes.

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

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Plant flowers every spring.

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

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Compliment even small improvements.

Return all things you borrow.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Be the first to say hello.

Use the good silver.

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

Remember other people's birthdays.

Call your mother.

Count your blessings.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Floss your teeth.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Stop blaming others.

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

Never underestimate the power of love.

Keep secrets.

Compliment three people everyday.

be there when people need you.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.