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