Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Have a firm handshake.

Have a dog.

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

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Call your mother.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Keep it simple.

Compliment even small improvements.

Stop blaming others.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Count your blessings.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

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

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

Be the first to say hello.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

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

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

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

be there when people need you.

Return all things you borrow.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Floss your teeth.

Compliment three people everyday.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Marry only for love.

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

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Learn three clean jokes.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Avoid negative people.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Rekindle old friendships.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Sing in the shower.

Plant flowers every spring.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Say "please" a lot.

Look people in the eye.

Use the good silver.

Sing in a choir.

Wear polished shoes.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Keep secrets.

Keep your promises (no matter what).