What actually matters right now?

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."

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."

Alex Ranahan says pantomime is "massive in the UK... a great way of getting the kids involved in theater from a young age. Check out a pantomime, you will not be disappointed."

Kat says pizza matters: "I'm Italian... pizza matters, it's soul food... when I have a really bad day, I really ask myself, what can I do today to feel better... I'm going for a gelato, I'm going for a pizza with friends."

Laura values photography: "It's a fun way to keep the past and remember fun things and maybe not so fun things."

Matthew says climate change matters.

Mary says Education matters: "knowledge is power" and "the more you educate yourself...the further you get in life."

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.

DJ is passionate about food: "Good food, that is the creme de la creme. I've traveled to several different countries and I will tell you now if I don't like the food of a country, I can't stay there. I gotta go."

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

Anne Catherine Bedard says astrology matters: "I'm not very well versed, but I will absolutely lend an ear. If someone says, well, the moon is...do tell. How is my week?"

Lyndsey says reading matters: "I love reading. It's something I've been doing since I was a little kid."

Affordable Housing matters to Chris because Class C multifamily is 'the most operationally underserved segment,' and tech is reshaping options for operators and residents.

Philosophy matters to Joe because of a passion for bridging the gap between Philosophy and Rhetoric, completing the major twice and pursuing an MA.

North Carolina Tar Heels matter to David because they're 'more than a team'—a family legacy shaping identity, passion, and belief in both basketball and football excellence.

Allen Spence calls AI "the future" and urges everyone "to learn how to leverage AI in their everyday life and their professional life" for productivity gains.

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.

Avelyn believes travel matters: "I think it's super important to be, culturally aware of what's going on in the world and getting to see places firsthand."

Marco says mental health matters: "If you need help, go talk to somebody. There's no shame in that...what you may learn...may be just what you need to get you to the next level."

"I'm currently watching Love is Blind Deutschland to practice my Germans."

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."

Maria says extreme ironing does not matter to her: "Not matters. Not at all. Although... I would watch it if it was like on ESPN or something."

Ella says community service "matters a lot"—it's about "being involved in your community, helping, volunteering." She always invites friends to join, showing how much it matters to her.

Music publishing matters to Jerrod because it is 'always needed in the music industry' and 'always good to learn as much as possible.'