What actually matters right now?

Matthew says journaling matters, wishing he did it more: "I have unlocked a lot of self realizations about myself through journaling over the years."

"I think photography is an art form and I think it's a great way to keep memories alive."

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

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

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

Samantha says artificial intelligence matters: "It's a tool that could be super, super helpful...I have ADHD and it really helps with my executive functioning."

Entrepreneurship is "really important because it helps give multiple streams of income, which is something that we're all realizing we need."

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

Dogs are beloved by Leta and often featured on the podcast. "Leta says they definitely matter. She would like everyone to bring dogs on the podcast... our pity staffing mix shows up a lot."

Zarya thinks Burnout matters because she 'left medicine after years of training' and faced it again in motherhood, urging women to know 'you don’t have to do it all right now.'

Matthew says philosophy matters, as he actively applies philosophical principles like stoicism to both his personal and professional life.

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

Marc Foreman says space exploration matters long term: "We can't be a one planet species forever...I wanna see the Federation of Planets emerge...but there's a lot to do on this planet to make it better before we start thinking about terraforming Mars."

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

Shoshana calls emotional intelligence "the heart of what I do." She believes it starts with knowing how we feel so we can connect and empathize with others.

John Fuhrman says entrepreneurship matters: "that independence, that freedom to create, is everything." He never did well in the corporate world and values learning from each business evolution.

Lyndsey says pickleball does not matter: "Not quite sure what it is."

Ella believes entrepreneurship matters: "It's good to be a leader and start something that you've always wanted to start. I think it's very important to take that step and do it."

Adventure matters to Barton because experiencing natural adventures means connecting with earth, flora, and fauna—through a swim, hike, or basking in the sun.

Avelyn says pets matter: "They definitely teach you how to take care of something, because when you're a child, you're very self-centered."

I think autism matters because there are so many stories related to autism, and people need to understand that disability is not a bad word.

Melissa Fors Shackelford says reality television "matters" as "an escape" and a way to "help you decompress and help you relax," which is "super important."

"Marx would be really disappointed in all of the Labubu dolls that in a year's time I think are gonna be under a landfill. So no, doesn't matter. And you're gonna get scammed if you buy them."

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."

Renas Raza says fashion design matters: "it's fun and it's a way of showing your creativity and it's pretty"

Allen Spence says social media "really matters now" due to its impact on jobs, influence, and information, and calls his Facebook "almost like my family photo album."

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."

Kate Torode says stand-up comedy matters: "That's what makes us laugh" and "shines a light on our society." She values comedians' "jester privilege" to speak truth.

Avelyn says education absolutely matters: "It's so important that, everybody is able to use their own brain to function in society and get to learn about different people and different things, and become a well-rounded human."

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

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

Heather Johnson says Labubu dolls do not matter.

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

Maria laughs off toe wrestling: "that's not matters to me. Yeah. Hilarious. But yeah. Right. No, thank you."

Allen Spence is a "coffee nerd" who drinks "a lot of coffee every day" and values fair trade, saying "it's important that you have like fair trade...for the people on the other end."

John Fuhrman says pets matter: "I've always had animals around... it's the best therapy, 'cause you work out everything and you're taking care of the animals."

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."

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

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."

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

"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."

Public Speaking matters to Alex because it reveals confidence, clarity, and authenticity, shaping how people are understood, trusted, and remembered in shared moments.

David Murrin says military strategy matters: "Matters, matters, matters. Survival. Critical."

"Shoes definitely matter. Always been a special interest, right from as long as I can remember... Sometimes I'll just look at them and like to look at them. And shoe shopping is lots of fun. And you never grow out of shoes."

Coffee "doesn't matter to me personally, but I know it's really important to other people."

Paul values sport as a unifying form of performance and entertainment: "We all crowd together and we're united by watching... it's a huge part of people's lives and it's performance."

Grant says entrepreneurship matters: "that's where a lot of great ideas come from and AI is kind of accelerating that. It absolutely matters."

Doug Cardell says religion matters: "We all have to believe in something bigger than ourselves... that's part of what keeps us from being selfish."

Marc Foreman says vacation does not matter: "I don't like holidays. I never have. I enjoy the people I'm with. I can be with them at home...I've always been a homebody. I'm very boring."

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."

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

"You know what people say if you're not into politics, it doesn't matter. 'cause politics is into you."

Heather Johnson says mental health matters: "I go to a therapist, I don't care. I'll say it all day long."

DJ says emotional intelligence matters "more than almost anything," especially for parents and business owners: "If you can't regulate yourself, then you're flying off the handle at all times... you're always stressed out. You're never enjoying anything."

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."

Angela Fuller says authenticity absolutely matters.

Melissa Fors Shackelford says leadership "absolutely matters" because "everybody is a leader in one way, shape, or form" and "people are watching you no matter what."

Ella says pizza matters: "I love pizza. My like one of my favorite foods actually."

Alex Ranahan is firmly on the side of dogs: "Dogs are just there... I'm man's best friend. I just wanna serve you... dogs are on my level as opposed to the cats that are waiting for me to come aboard."

Samantha says journaling matters: "I do it every day...it helps me see where my head space is...taking pen to paper is so important."