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