What actually matters right now?

Heather Johnson says books do not matter: "Books are heavy...What am I proving because I can read a book? I don't need to read a book."

DJ believes fulfillment is essential: "When you get into a place where you're doing things because they fill up your cup, then you're given from your overflow... as long as I'm pouring into me, I can give everyone, and I don't feel like I'm detracting from my mission, my goals, and it's from genuine place."

Melissa says Reality television matters as "an escape" for many people, noting that "mental health is a challenge" and anything that helps people "decompress and relax" is "super important."

Melissa says Corporate social responsibility "matters more and more every day," urging all organizations to "understand what they stand for" across hiring, culture, and communication.

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

Elvin says nature "definitely matters" because he "grew up in a farm, around mountains" and imagines a future "in the middle of the nature."

Google has gotten a lot better at reading like a human than humans have gotten at writing for computers. Just make content that’s valuable… and the robots will understand it.

Lyndsey says therapy matters: "I truly believe that everyone should be in therapy at some sort of capacity, even if it's just going once a month."

Kate Torode says social media "not really matters" and finds it "not my forte right now," but admits it's a useful tool for creators despite its negative influence.

Storytelling matters to Barton because, as an adoptee from Vietnam, a sense of belonging and welcome is important, especially amid global challenges of refugees and migration.

"Sushi doesn't matter. I can't cope with the texture of rice."

DJ values goal setting only if the goals are authentic: "As long as they're your goals, when you understand whose goals there are, cool you're doing because everybody setting the goals, it doesn't matter."

Renas Raza says nature matters: "Absolutely ties in with everything. Your mental health and the sun and just our bodies. We just need to feel, connected to earth and life."

Addiction matters because the creator is a certified counselor for 21 years, is 22 years sober, and sees addictive behaviors as 'mere diversions to avoid a reality that we found unacceptable.'

Allen Spence calls the United States Constitution "one of the most perfect documents" and praises its "beautiful checks and balances" as essential for government.

Lauren says Sport matters, cheering on the WNBA Valkyries and calling for equal pay: "Women in sports, pay them what you owe them."

Heather says Family matters — both chosen and biological — because "it marks you in who you are and who you become," shaping identity and character throughout life.

Heather Johnson says Labubu dolls do not matter.

DJ sees chess as a metaphor for life: "Life is one big game to be played, and if you've ever played chess with someone who plays checkers, they're really easy to run around."

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

Heather Johnson says sports matter: "Go hawks, go Vikings. I'm all about my Indiana fever. Woohoo."

John Fuhrman says contract law matters: "You want that reviewed by somebody who's competent... just because you sign a contract doesn't mean it's a good contract."

Communication matters to Alex because it shapes outcomes, builds trust, and underpins leadership, teamwork, and performance in real, unscripted moments.

DJ dismisses fashion: "You're only dressing to impress other people at that point."