Life's Little Lessons

 I came across this picture on Twitter last week. The lessons a 95 year old man learnt throughout his life. I think we can all take something from this. The text on the picture may be a little difficult to read so further down I've copied it.  

Life's little instructions 

(Given by a 95 year old friend named William Snell 1993) 

• Sing in the shower
• Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated 
• Watch a sunrise at least once a year 
• Never refuse homemade brownies
• Strive for excellence, not perfection
• Plant a tree on your birthday 
• Learn three clean jokes 
• Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank full
• Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them 
• Leave everything a little better then you found it
• Keep it simple 
• Think big but relish small pleasures 
• Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know 
• Be forgiving on yourself and others 
• Say "Thank you" a lot 
• Say "Please" a lot 
• Avoid negative people 
• Wear polished shoes 
• Remember other people's birthdays 
• Commit yourself to constant improvement 
• Have a firm handshake 
• Send lot's of valentines cards, sign them 
• Look people in the eye 
• Be the first to say "Hello" 
• Return all things you borrow 
• Make new friends but cherish old ones 
• Keep secrets 
• Plant flowers every Spring 
• Have a dog 
• Always accept an outstretched hand 
• Stop blaming others 
• Take responsibility for every area of your life 
• Wave at kids on school busses 
• Be there when people need you 
• Don't expect life to be fair 
• Never underestimate the power of love 
• Drink champagne for no reason at all 
• Live your live as an exclamation not an explanation 
• Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake" 
• Don't be afraid to say "I don't know" 
• Compliment even small improvements 
• Keep your promises no matter what 
• Marry only for love 
• Rekindle old friendships 
• Count your blessings 
• Call your mother
• And your dad too if they happen to be alive