What actually matters right now?

Amy says interpersonal relationship matters: "relationships help you figure out who you are... they're important for building your own self-awareness... relationships keep us human... help you explore and grow as a person."

Lyndsey says pizza matters. She recommends the Freddy Pizza at Paulie Gee’s with sesame seeds on the crust.

Maria is not interested in celebrity gossip: "doesn't matter."

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

Sports matter to Ella: "Sports play a big role in who I am... coaches can shape who you are. They can push you to be the better version of yourself." sport

Alex Ranahan believes mental health is "the foundation of which everything stands upon... it should be explored and given the opportunity to address and work towards a stronger foundation."

Mary believes education is key: "Knowledge is power, right? So the more you educate yourself on things that you love or that's important in life, the further you get in life."

Chronic illness matters to Cendrine because it 'often feels like a life sentence' but believes in our ability to support ourselves and improve symptoms.

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."

Mary sees burnout as a major obstacle: "That is what keeps you from living your life and it keeps you from enjoying life."

Renas Raza says AI matters: "it's gonna be a part of our life. Forever. So definitely hop on it and again, go about it with respect and don't overdo it, and don't let that dictate everything you do."

Lauren says Artificial intelligence matters as "the future of accessibility" and "the future of participation when used with proper governance."

"I really love lacrosse. I'm a right defenseman. ... It's football, but you have to be a little bit more athletic to know where the ball is and where your stick is. And I wish more people played it. It's really fun."

Amanda loves exercise but jokes she's better at faking it than doing it.

Matthew says "faith matters to me. I don't subscribe to a specific religion...but faith matters."

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Kate Torode says art "absolutely matters" as "the way that we as a society express ourselves" and "a reflection of who we are as people and as a society."

Scott says parenting matters the most: "That's my favorite thing to watch him grow up just in awe all the time."

Elvin thinks market value is "really, really sensitive to opinion" and not a true measure of strength, saying "even a billion dollar companies can fail."

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

Renas Raza says travel matters: "It's amazing for everyone and you just get a new set of eyes for each country you visit."

Lyndsey says celebrity gossip does not matter: "People will tell me, I'm like, I don't care. Aaron T. Beck is my celebrity crush."

Melissa says Branding "always matters" for individuals and organizations alike, urging everyone to consider "what do you stand for, what do you want to be known for" — including their own personal brand.

Tressa says Performing arts matters because "there is nothing like" live performance — "every performance is unique" and "that moment can't be recreated," making it a singular shared human experience.