Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Wave at kids on school buses.

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

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Plant flowers every spring.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Marry only for love.

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

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Sing in a choir.

Rekindle old friendships.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Say "please" a lot.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Stop blaming others.

Sing in the shower.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Count your blessings.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

be there when people need you.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Use the good silver.

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 made a mistake."

Floss your teeth.

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

Keep secrets.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Have a dog.

Be the first to say hello.

Learn three clean jokes.

Keep it simple.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Call your mother.

Compliment three people everyday.

Remember other people's birthdays.

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

Return all things you borrow.

Have a firm handshake.

Look people in the eye.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Avoid negative people.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Wear polished shoes.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Compliment even small improvements.