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