Marry only for love.

be there when people need you.

Wear polished shoes.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Stop blaming others.

Learn three clean jokes.

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

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Sing in the shower.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Have a dog.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Keep secrets.

Floss your teeth.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Look people in the eye.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Use the good silver.

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

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

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Sing in a choir.

Call your mother.

Have a firm handshake.

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

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Plant flowers every spring.

Compliment three people everyday.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Count your blessings.

Be the first to say hello.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Avoid negative people.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Return all things you borrow.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

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

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Say "please" a lot.

Keep it simple.

Compliment even small improvements.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Rekindle old friendships.