Life's little instructions

1. Have a firm handshake.

2. Look people in the eye.

3. Sing in the shower.

4. Surprise your friends.

5. Own a great stereo system.

6. If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.

7. Keep secrets.

8. Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.

9. Always accept an outstretched hand.

10. Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the
difference.

11. Whistle.

12. Avoid sarcastic remarks.

13. Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90
per cent of all your happiness or misery.

14. Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.

15. Lend only those books you never care to see again.

16. Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.

17. When playing games with children, let them win.

18. Give people a second chance, but not a third.

19. Be romantic.

20. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

21. Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is
as important as it first seems.

22. Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It's there for
your convenience, not the caller's.

23. Be a good loser.

24. Be a good winner.

25. Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.

26. When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.

27. Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.

28. Keep it simple.

29. Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.

30. Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to
cross the same river.

31. Live your life so that your epitaph could read, No Regrets

32. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you'll regret the
things you didn't do more than the one's you did.

33. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

34. Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to
acknowledge those who helped you.

35. Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else choose it for
you.

36. Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only to
stay for few minutes.

37. Begin each day with some of your favorite music.

38. Once in a while, take the scenic route.

39. Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, 'Someone who thinks you're
terrific.'

40. Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.

41. Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar
ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m.

42. Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how
trivial their job.

43. Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.

44. Make someone's day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind
you.

45. Become someone's admirer.

46. Marry only for love.

47. Count your blessings.

48. Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home.

49. Wave at the children on a school bus.

50. Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your
ability to deal with people.

51. Don't expect life to be fair.

Found this thread lying in my inbox for years...There are still lots to be aadded.