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