Have a firm handshake.
Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Over tip breakfast waitresses.
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Marry only for love.
Return all things you borrow.
Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
Have a dog.
Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.
Plant flowers every spring.
Keep secrets.
Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
Keep it simple.
Count your blessings.
Learn three clean jokes.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Call your mother.
Avoid negative people.
Say "thank-you" a lot.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Compliment three people everyday.
Floss your teeth.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
Keep your promises (no matter what).
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Rekindle old friendships.
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Use the good silver.
Stop blaming others.
Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
Say "please" a lot.
Wear polished shoes.
Remember other people's birthdays.
be there when people need you.
Drink champagne for no reason at all.
Look people in the eye.
Sing in the shower.
Be the first to say hello.
Never underestimate the power of love.
Compliment even small improvements.
Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."
Wave at kids on school buses.
Sing in a choir.
Plant a tree on your birthday.
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
It would be convenient to have the list of songs to be sung on this date, Dec.11/25 on this site.