Share what matters.

We’re all missing that sense of community and belonging. I like pickleball for that.

Pizza matters. I’m making it tonight for dinner.

Autism has a lot of different representations… We are all unique individuals with unique sets of support needs, unique strengths, and a uniqueness about us throughout the world that we live in.

Cornell University was where I started to really become much more aware… where I feel like I’m okay, I can thrive.

What I’ve been doing… is educating people in ways that they understand… not just me telling people ‘this is about me,’ but going a step further—this is why it matters.

Everybody at some point in their lives is going to either have a disability or will be very close to somebody who is… becoming more inclusive and more accessible is a universal problem.

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

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.

We can make a beautiful future where we all live together, but if there’s no safe place to live, then what was the point?

AI matters because it’s like having a genius expert in every field that you can duplicate infinitely. If that doesn’t matter to you, you’re not understanding AI.

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.

Data privacy matters, but less than people expect. Everyone who wants your data probably already has it and more than you expect, so that issue already has sailed.

Am I wearing pants right now? You don’t know.

Brian says superstition does not matter: "What I do...watching my favorite football team is not gonna have an effect on the outcome...I take comfort in that...I'm gonna move on with my life and pursue my own success."

Brian thinks functional beverages matter, but says it's "important to look at the sources of who's recommending them" and trusts "multiple sources" over just marketing.

Brian says physical health "really matters to me in a much more acute way than before since my cardiac arrest...exercise, what we put into our bodies, and how we treat ourselves all have an effect on our whole health."

Brian says poetry matters, citing Rumi's 'The Guest House' for teaching mindfulness: "All of my shame and my guilt and regrets...you're a part of my existence. I'm just gonna keep you in your proper space, and not let you overwhelm me."

Brian says resilience "matters. It's how you respond to failure...the ability to move beyond those, learn from those and keep going with pursuing your goal matters."

Brian says fatherhood "matters so much. It's the hardest job and the greatest job in the world." He believes fathers being there has "such a positive influence on people growing up and becoming healthy adults."

Brian sees athletic competition as a standard for young athletes, shaping not just "athletic prowess" but also "the character of the athletes and the way that they conduct themselves off the field."

Misty says skiing does not matter: "This is a sport where you're cold and you could get hurt... I never broke a bone laying in bed watching Netflix, and I'm warm."

Misty says relationships matter: "We need people in our life. We need love... I'm a sucker for love. So obviously relationships are important."

For Misty, supernatural matters because "being in this life is about having fun" and "it would just be super fun if aliens came down... all the books and movies written about it are amazing."

Misty says novel matters because "novels are such an escape" and "if there wasn't reading or writing, the world would be a very boring place... everybody needs that."

Amy admits shoe is her "second weakness," showing a playful fondness for footwear.

Amy says skiing matters: "I grew up skiing... it was just a way to get outside... I love skiing and I feel so thankful... it's wonderful to experience and be one with the world around us."

Amy says novel writing matters: "as a novelist you get to explore those gray areas... you get closer to the truth... it's a wonderful way to... go deeper. Look behind the curtain."

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."

Amy believes supernatural matters: "there's a lot that we don't understand... there's a metaphysical realm... a lot that we don't see going on underneath the surface that we really need to be more open to."

Angela Fuller says authenticity absolutely matters.

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."

Angela Fuller says artificial intelligence matters: "It's a great tool... it helps make jobs easier," but warns "it also gets a lot of stuff wrong."

Angela Fuller says celebrity does not matter: "We are all the same. We're all humans. Nobody is better than anybody else."

Angela Fuller says pizza matters because "it's a family bonding thing" and "brings us all together."

Angela Fuller says parenting matters because "I am teaching my boys a ton of life lessons" and "they get to watch me never give up and the grit that I have."

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

Angela Fuller is "obsessed with dogs" and says her dog "completely calms me down" and is "my little therapy dog."

Angela Fuller says gymnastics matters because "it teaches you grit and resilience" and "gives you so much self-confidence." She calls it "the best sport ever."

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.

Barton says travel "absolutely matters... I just love travel because we learn so much... travel is so good for you."

Barton says dog "absolutely matters... the world needs more dogs... as long as they're treated well."

Barton says creativity "absolutely matters... it's important for expression, absolute vital for everyone."

Barton says winter swimming "definitely matters. So good for mental health, so good for... the benefits."

Barton says coffee matters: "it just feels good... it allows me to kickstart my day in a routine that feels great."

Barton believes artificial intelligence matters: "we can learn to adapt to it and use it in a really positive way."

Barton thinks pizza matters "because we need a balance in our diet... You've gotta have a balance."

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

For Barton, pogo stick matters because "they represent life. They're a metaphor for life, ups and downs."

Jolene says resilience matters: "Resilience is that ability to bounce and not break...the finish line is only where we say it is."

Jolene says concerts matter: "Music moves us...being live with someone who's sharing their craft matters."

Jolene believes cryptocurrency matters: "I'm young enough to believe that is going to be something that is going to change the way we exchange currency."

Jolene says pets matter: "Pets are our opportunities to experience unconditional love."

Jolene says endurance sports matter: "Endurance sports taught me pain is spiritual...absolutely teaches you some limits you may not have known you did or didn't have."

Jolene says artificial intelligence matters: "If we don't investigate the opportunities we have to grow, we're gonna miss something."

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

Jolene says entrepreneurship matters because "it gives you the freedom to believe that there's something inside you."

Andrea says politics does not matter: "My thoughts...should not be a reflection on how somebody else's world should be," especially "in front of your children."

Andrea says daycare matters because "not all families can stay home" and urges parents to "research the care center" and "check your children every time."

Andrea says travel "definitely matters" for children—"any kind of adventure is grand."

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