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