Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Have a firm handshake.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Floss your teeth.

Compliment three people everyday.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Have a dog.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Rekindle old friendships.

Count your blessings.

Avoid negative people.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Use the good silver.

Sing in a choir.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Plant flowers every spring.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Stop blaming others.

Keep it simple.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Keep secrets.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

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

Learn three clean jokes.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Look people in the eye.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Wear polished shoes.

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

Call your mother.

Sing in the shower.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Marry only for love.

Remember other people's birthdays.

be there when people need you.

Return all things you borrow.

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

Be the first to say hello.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Compliment even small improvements.

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

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

Wave at kids on school buses.

Say "please" a lot.

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