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