Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Count your blessings.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Look people in the eye.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

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

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Avoid negative people.

Return all things you borrow.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Compliment three people everyday.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

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

Have a firm handshake.

Rekindle old friendships.

Use the good silver.

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

Say "please" a lot.

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

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Floss your teeth.

Marry only for love.

Sing in a choir.

Sing in the shower.

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

Be the first to say hello.

Learn three clean jokes.

Compliment even small improvements.

Keep it simple.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Stop blaming others.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Plant flowers every spring.

Have a dog.

be there when people need you.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Wear polished shoes.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Keep secrets.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Call your mother.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

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