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