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