What actually matters right now?

Neuroscience matters to Cendrine because it enables precise identification of underfunctioning brain areas and targeted training to improve diverse outcomes.

Resilience (psychology) matters to Barton because it's about having clear strategies for challenges—walking the walk, not just using the word.

Marco says concert matters: "Music takes the soul. It calms the savage beast...music is...stories that help you relate to what's going on in the world...settle you down and help you grow."

Tressa says Podcast matters because of "the number of people that we can connect with and stories that you can hear and insights that...we couldn't have imagined" growing up — celebrating the unprecedented accessibility it offers.

Matthew says money "does matter...it's a means to an end," but warns "I don't know a single person who has found happiness through money...those things are hollow, they're fleeting."

Marc Foreman says virtual reality matters: "The nature of reality itself is all about perception...I just see the whole world as almost a virtual canvas...you can interact with it and change it however you want."

Renas Raza says books matter: "Movies are great, but a book you just, you can use your own imagination with the characters and how they look and how, yeah, just the overall books yes matters. I can go on and on, so I'll stop myself."

Angela Fuller says physical exercise "hugely matters" and "is everything," urging "every single person should be exercising at least three to four times a week."

Shoshana believes music gets to the heart of people's emotions and helps us feel alive.

Angela Fuller says video games do not matter: "I hate video games... we need to be experiencing the world in real time."

Amanda says creativity matters "a hundred percent" because "you need creativity for solutions to get out of problems, for ways to come up with collaborations... to make the best of your gifts."

Andrea values sport for teaching "team sportsmanship," "how to make friends," and "you better learn how to get along."

Jolene believes social media matters: "It's your voice...this medium has allowed us to dream bigger, to believe bigger."

Team building matters to Alex because it reveals real dynamics, fosters trust, and transforms groups into confident, collaborative teams through play and genuine connection.

Affordable Housing matters to Chris because Class C multifamily is 'the most operationally underserved segment,' and tech is reshaping options for operators and residents.

Barton says mental health "matters. Absolutely. It's just as important as physical... people need to be healthy."

Anne Catherine Bedard insists women in science "absolutely matters" and says, "We need representation. I cannot stress this out."

Scott says artificial intelligence matters: "I think chat gpt is so much better than Google and it helps me find things and figure things out that would take forever."

Anne Catherine Bedard says entrepreneurship matters, but "not all your hobbies have to be a business" and "some people do have to generate these unique ideas."

Lyndsey says dogs matter: "First of all, they're cute, and then second of all they're woman's best friends."

Fitness matters to George because real fitness means a resilient body that performs and recovers, not just looking good or lifting heavy weights.

"I don't personally play pickleball, so I'm gonna say doesn't matter, but I know it is very helpful for people who do play pickleball."

Tap dance is central to Leta's identity and the podcast. "It matters to Leta a lot, because she is a semi-professional tap dancer and her shoe company is dropping a shoe for her, so she is like crazy about tap."

"More individuals need to be more aware of what's going on civically within their government. ... If more people learn about what's going on, they're going to be more inclined to understand and involve themselves with that civic engagement."