Avoid negative people.

Keep secrets.

Have a dog.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Call your mother.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

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

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Wear polished shoes.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Rekindle old friendships.

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Use the good silver.

Have a firm handshake.

Look people in the eye.

Say "please" a lot.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Compliment three people everyday.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Return all things you borrow.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Stop blaming others.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Plant flowers every spring.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Sing in a choir.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Keep it simple.

Sing in the shower.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Compliment even small improvements.

Be the first to say hello.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

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

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

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Marry only for love.

Count your blessings.

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

Learn three clean jokes.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

be there when people need you.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Never underestimate the power of love.

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

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Floss your teeth.