Never refuse homemade brownies.

Use the good silver.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Learn three clean jokes.

Keep it simple.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

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

Count your blessings.

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

Avoid negative people.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Call your mother.

Marry only for love.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Sing in a choir.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

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

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Sing in the shower.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Return all things you borrow.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Wear polished shoes.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

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

Say "please" a lot.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

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

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

be there when people need you.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Compliment three people everyday.

Wave at kids on school buses.

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

Compliment even small improvements.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Plant flowers every spring.

Rekindle old friendships.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Stop blaming others.

Look people in the eye.

Floss your teeth.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Have a firm handshake.

Be the first to say hello.

Keep secrets.

Have a dog.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.