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."

Kat says confidence matters: "If you believe in yourself, people believe in you. If you respect yourself, people respect you. For that reason, confidence is really important."

Tressa says Stanley Cup playoffs matter — as a lifelong Pittsburgh fan, "sports, yeah, they're huge" to her, and she values how hockey reveals "great respect" and sportsmanship beyond the rivalries fans typically see.

Amanda says dogs are everything.

Anne Catherine Bedard says entrepreneurship matters, but "not all your hobbies have to be a business" and "some people do have to generate these unique ideas."

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

"Burnout can have a serious impact on our physical and mental health and our happiness and overall quality of life."

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

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

For Cathy, storytelling "matters because it connects us on a deeper level" and "shares wisdom and helps us connect on a really deep level."

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.

Marco says sport matters: "Sports are important to me...physical activity calms you down mentally...when you're calmed mentally, you can focus, you find purpose."

Marco says homelessness matters: "A lot of people aren't looking for a handout. They're looking for a hand up...I give so much of what I make to homeless situations...I would not be where I am...if it were not for the community around me."

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

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."

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

"You are what you eat, and food and nutrition can actually be a source of burnout if you're eating the wrong foods."

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."

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."

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."

Melissa says Vacations absolutely matter, advocating for "change of scenery" as a stress reducer, noting you'll be "a better leader" and "a better coworker" when you take time to decompress.

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."

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."

Entertainment matters to Alex because it builds connection, turns information into shared experience, and helps people engage, relax, and be present together.