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