Remember other people's birthdays.

Count your blessings.

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

be there when people need you.

Wear polished shoes.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Have a dog.

Plant flowers every spring.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Have a firm handshake.

Learn three clean jokes.

Look people in the eye.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Stop blaming others.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Use the good silver.

Marry only for love.

Call your mother.

Compliment even small improvements.

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

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

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

Say "please" a lot.

Avoid negative people.

Sing in a choir.

Sing in the shower.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Keep it simple.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Rekindle old friendships.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

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

Compliment three people everyday.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

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

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Be the first to say hello.

Don't expect life to be fair.

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

Keep secrets.

Return all things you borrow.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Floss your teeth.