Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
be there when people need you.
Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Wave at kids on school buses.
Plant a tree on your birthday.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Remember other people's birthdays.
Rekindle old friendships.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Sing in the shower.
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Plant flowers every spring.
Over tip breakfast waitresses.
Never underestimate the power of love.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Compliment even small improvements.
Learn three clean jokes.
Avoid negative people.
Drink champagne for no reason at all.
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Marry only for love.
Keep secrets.
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."
Sing in a choir.
Return all things you borrow.
Say "please" a lot.
Count your blessings.
Stop blaming others.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
Call your mother.
Keep it simple.
Have a dog.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Use the good silver.
Have a firm handshake.
Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
Compliment three people everyday.
Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
Say "thank-you" a lot.
Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
Wear polished shoes.
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
Floss your teeth.
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Keep your promises (no matter what).
Be the first to say hello.
Look people in the eye.
It would be convenient to have the list of songs to be sung on this date, Dec.11/25 on this site.