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