Marry only for love.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Avoid negative people.

Call your mother.

Sing in a choir.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

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

Keep secrets.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Look people in the eye.

Say "please" a lot.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Return all things you borrow.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

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

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Compliment three people everyday.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Learn three clean jokes.

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

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

Be the first to say hello.

Compliment even small improvements.

Have a dog.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Sing in the shower.

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

Wave at kids on school buses.

Floss your teeth.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Keep it simple.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

be there when people need you.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

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

Count your blessings.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Have a firm handshake.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Plant flowers every spring.

Stop blaming others.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Use the good silver.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Wear polished shoes.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Rekindle old friendships.