Don't expect life to be fair.

Rekindle old friendships.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Return all things you borrow.

Learn three clean jokes.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Be the first to say hello.

Count your blessings.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

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

be there when people need you.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

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.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Sing in the shower.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Look people in the eye.

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

Sing in a choir.

Have a dog.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Avoid negative people.

Plant flowers every spring.

Floss your teeth.

Use the good silver.

Compliment three people everyday.

Compliment even small improvements.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Keep secrets.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Stop blaming others.

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

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Wear polished shoes.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Call your mother.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Say "please" a lot.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

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

Marry only for love.

Keep it simple.

Have a firm handshake.

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