Remember other people's birthdays.

Keep it simple.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Return all things you borrow.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Use the good silver.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Floss your teeth.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Keep secrets.

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Have a dog.

Sing in a choir.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Plant flowers every spring.

Have a firm handshake.

Sing in the shower.

Be the first to say hello.

be there when people need you.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Compliment even small improvements.

Stop blaming others.

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

Avoid negative people.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Say "please" a lot.

Count your blessings.

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

Rekindle old friendships.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

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

Don't expect life to be fair.

Call your mother.

Look people in the eye.

Marry only for love.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Learn three clean jokes.

Wear polished shoes.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Compliment three people everyday.

Never underestimate the power of love.

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

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