Stop blaming others.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Rekindle old friendships.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

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

Be the first to say hello.

Say "please" a lot.

Have a dog.

Have a firm handshake.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

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

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Call your mother.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Never underestimate the power of love.

be there when people need you.

Sing in the shower.

Avoid negative people.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Return all things you borrow.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Keep it simple.

Compliment even small improvements.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Compliment three people everyday.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Wear polished shoes.

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

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

Plant flowers every spring.

Use the good silver.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Keep secrets.

Floss your teeth.

Marry only for love.

Count your blessings.

Sing in a choir.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Look people in the eye.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Learn three clean jokes.

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