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

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Count your blessings.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Use the good silver.

Avoid negative people.

Compliment three people everyday.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Plant flowers every spring.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Wear polished shoes.

Keep it simple.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

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

Keep secrets.

Sing in the shower.

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

Never underestimate the power of love.

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

Say "please" a lot.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

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

Remember other people's birthdays.

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

Sing in a choir.

Have a firm handshake.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Learn three clean jokes.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Have a dog.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Return all things you borrow.

Stop blaming others.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Floss your teeth.

be there when people need you.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Marry only for love.

Look people in the eye.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Compliment even small improvements.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Rekindle old friendships.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Be the first to say hello.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Call your mother.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Always accept an outstretched hand.