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