Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Learn three clean jokes.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.

Avoid negative people.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Compliment even small improvements.

Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."

Return all things you borrow.

Be the first to say hello.

Floss your teeth.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Have a firm handshake.

Say "please" a lot.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Count your blessings.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Sing in the shower.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Look people in the eye.

Use the good silver.

Sing in a choir.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

be there when people need you.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."

Have a dog.

Compliment three people everyday.

Keep it simple.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Stop blaming others.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.

Keep secrets.

Call your mother.

Plant flowers every spring.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Marry only for love.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Wear polished shoes.

Rekindle old friendships.

Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Never refuse homemade brownies.