Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Wear polished shoes.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Say "thank-you" a lot.

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

Look people in the eye.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Keep it simple.

Say "please" a lot.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Call your mother.

Compliment three people everyday.

Avoid negative people.

Plant flowers every spring.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

be there when people need you.

Floss your teeth.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Count your blessings.

Return all things you borrow.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Sing in a choir.

Keep secrets.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Use the good silver.

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

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

Stop blaming others.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Rekindle old friendships.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Sing in the shower.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Compliment even small improvements.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

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

Learn three clean jokes.

Have a firm handshake.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Be the first to say hello.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

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

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

Marry only for love.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Have a dog.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Never refuse homemade brownies.