Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

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

Be the first to say hello.

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

Return all things you borrow.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Have a dog.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Marry only for love.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

be there when people need you.

Sing in a choir.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

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

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

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

Learn three clean jokes.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Plant flowers every spring.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

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

Count your blessings.

Keep secrets.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Compliment even small improvements.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Sing in the shower.

Compliment three people everyday.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Look people in the eye.

Avoid negative people.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Use the good silver.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Wear polished shoes.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Floss your teeth.

Rekindle old friendships.

Stop blaming others.

Call your mother.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Say "please" a lot.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Have a firm handshake.

Keep it simple.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.