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