Keep your promises (no matter what).

Compliment even small improvements.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Compliment three people everyday.

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

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Return all things you borrow.

Plant flowers every spring.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Rekindle old friendships.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Stop blaming others.

Have a firm handshake.

Be the first to say hello.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Keep it simple.

be there when people need you.

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

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Floss your teeth.

Count your blessings.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Call your mother.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Look people in the eye.

Have a dog.

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

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Marry only for love.

Keep secrets.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Learn three clean jokes.

Say "please" a lot.

Sing in a choir.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

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

Avoid negative people.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Wear polished shoes.

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Use the good silver.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Sing in the shower.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

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

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.