Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Use the good silver.

Say "please" a lot.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Call your mother.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

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

Keep your promises (no matter what).

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

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Look people in the eye.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Rekindle old friendships.

Count your blessings.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Be the first to say hello.

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

Keep it simple.

Return all things you borrow.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Wear polished shoes.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Keep secrets.

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

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

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Plant flowers every spring.

Avoid negative people.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Sing in the shower.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Have a firm handshake.

Stop blaming others.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Compliment even small improvements.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Remember other people's birthdays.

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

be there when people need you.

Have a dog.

Learn three clean jokes.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Marry only for love.

Sing in a choir.

Floss your teeth.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Compliment three people everyday.

Don't expect life to be fair.