Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Have a firm handshake.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Sing in the shower.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Rekindle old friendships.

Plant flowers every spring.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Look people in the eye.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Keep it simple.

Avoid negative people.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Stop blaming others.

Sing in a choir.

Return all things you borrow.

Learn three clean jokes.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

be there when people need you.

Be the first to say hello.

Compliment even small improvements.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

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

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Floss your teeth.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

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

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Call your mother.

Use the good silver.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

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

Compliment three people everyday.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Say "please" a lot.

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

Have a dog.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

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

Marry only for love.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Wear polished shoes.

Count your blessings.

Keep secrets.

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

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.