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