Life's Little Instructions

(Molly's improved list from H. Jackson Brown Jr.)

Sing in the shower.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Learn to drive a stick-shift car.
Strive for excellence, not perfection.
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank full.
Compliment 3 people every day.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Keep it simple.
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Floss your teeth.
Overtip breakfast waitresses.
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Say, "Please" and  “Thank you” a lot.
Avoid negative people.
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Remember other people’s birthdays.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Carry jumper cables in your truck.
Have a firm handshake.
Send lots of Valentine cards.
Sign them, “Someone who thinks you’re terrific.”
Look people in the eye.

Call your mom

Be the first to say hello.
Return all things you borrow.
Make new friends, but cherish the old ones.
Keep a few secrets.
Plant flowers every spring.
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Stop blaming others.
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Wave at kids on school buses.
Be there when people need you.
Feed a stranger’s expired parking meter.
Don’t expect life to be fair.
Never underestimate the power of love.
Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Don’t be afraid to say, “I made a mistake.” or "I don't know"
Compliment even small improvements.
Keep your promises no matter what.
Marry for love.
Rekindle old friendships.
Count your blessings.