Don't expect life to be fair.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

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

Say "please" a lot.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Be the first to say hello.

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

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Count your blessings.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Compliment three people everyday.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Floss your teeth.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Plant flowers every spring.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Learn three clean jokes.

Use the good silver.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Have a dog.

Compliment even small improvements.

Call your mother.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

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

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Keep it simple.

Keep secrets.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Have a firm handshake.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

be there when people need you.

Marry only for love.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Sing in the shower.

Look people in the eye.

Return all things you borrow.

Avoid negative people.

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

Rekindle old friendships.

Stop blaming others.

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

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

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

Wear polished shoes.

Sing in a choir.