What actually matters right now?

Virtual reality is cool and gimmicky and exciting. It’s just not like ubiquitous in our lives yet… it’s not at the level of ChatGPT or the iPhone.

Heather Johnson says dogs matter: "Dogs and cats matter. I have sucker tattooed on my forehead apparently...I gotta feed 'em again."

Maria insists sleep is "essential. It's something that we all need to be able to survive and just be healthy."

Greg says Social media "definitely matters," especially for reaching younger generations, "communicating the work, showing them what the opportunities are and the possibilities."

Psychology matters to Greg because it shapes coaching and daily interactions, playing 'a major role in success on and off the field' and is vital to tap into every day.

Renas Raza says astrology matters: "Whenever I meet someone, I'm like, oh, what's your sign?... what's today's astrology? How is the day gonna end up?"

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

Cathy says Artificial intelligence "absolutely matters because it's gonna help move us forward as society," but stresses "we do need to have boundaries around AI just like we do with our screen time."

LitRPG matters to Joe because it offers deeper thinking beyond hack-and-slash and explores the universality of game-like systems.

Allen Spence believes education "matters" and says, "it's important that we have strong public schools" and a good university system, but "not everybody needs to go to college."

Lyndsey believes self-help and mental health "lean into each other."

Running matters… We did the Boston 5K last weekend… and we’re doing a half marathon this weekend with a bunch of friends.

Reality TV does not matter to Ella: "I don't really watch reality TV." reality television

Coffee matters to Amanda: "I drink about a liter of coffee a day."

Though not a player herself, Melissa says Video games matter as "a release" and "stress reducer" for many, even recalling executives using them to "build camaraderie" across the country.

Paul says Sport matters as physical exercise is "one of the best ways to get rid of anxiety," especially amid what he calls "an epidemic of anxiety with Gen Z and younger millennials."

Samantha says veganism does not matter to her: "I tried to be vegan for three months and I failed miserably...the way I craved a cheeseburger...was wild."

"Superheroes as we see 'em out in the movies and stuff, they don't matter." Scott only values superheroes as metaphors for inner strength.

Photography matters to Jackie because it shows human connection.

Marc Foreman says shopper marketing matters: "I'm living proof. It's the whole example of going in for one thing and coming out with 10. That's all shopper marketing...geniuses at work...know exactly how to put stuff together to make it really pop."

Paul believes Books matter deeply. He reads lots of hardbacks because it "slows down my mind" and "gets me out of social media," adding emphatically: "We need to read more books."

Autism matters to Joe because navigating life undiagnosed and labeled with a 'made up condition' shaped Joe's understanding of self and the impact of stigma.

Avelyn says teaching matters because of the lasting impact teachers have: "Just knowing the contact they still have with their students and the impact they have on their students, and me too. It's a really beautiful thing to see."

Ecopsychology matters to Melissa because it reveals how nature, place, and environment shape healing, urging us to look beyond the office to our oldest human relationship.