Drink champagne for no reason at all.

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

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Say "please" a lot.

Compliment three people everyday.

Have a firm handshake.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Sing in a choir.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Rekindle old friendships.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Stop blaming others.

Wear polished shoes.

Floss your teeth.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Call your mother.

be there when people need you.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Sing in the shower.

Count your blessings.

Compliment even small improvements.

Plant flowers every spring.

Return all things you borrow.

Keep it simple.

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

Keep secrets.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

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

Avoid negative people.

Learn three clean jokes.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Look people in the eye.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

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

Have a dog.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

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

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Use the good silver.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

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

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Marry only for love.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Be the first to say hello.