constant forward motion.
More people that aren't losers. If you know one of the people that is already my friend then by default you are not a loser. If not, then you are in fact a loser. That would mean that I have no interest in your shitty band or your fake tits.
Most music these days is rubbish. You won't recognize the good stuff anyways. But if you want to be picky: The Death Set, Matmos, The Cramps, Lucinda Williams, Anti-Pop Consortium, Holy Fuck, Kid Sister, Link Wray, Jay Reatard, Trailer Bride, Panty Raid, Plastic Little, and maybe Andre Williams too.
documentaries, about anything at any time
I use it to watch Family Guy on DVD...and Oprah. Otherwise you should go ride your bike.
Freakonomics, Cradle to Cradle, Rise of the Creative Class, art books, Home Craft magazines from the 1940's, old ironwork books, anything about architecture, sustainable building, and furniture. And magazines. Lots of magazines.
Anyone that has the power to believe in themselves.