What actually matters right now?

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

DJ thinks video games matter: "I'm jealous of the kids now... they can really see who's the best in the world. I think it's a great way to explore hand eye coordination and learn to take risk without necessarily actually taking risk."

Amanda says Podcast matters but urges mindfulness: "there are amazing podcasts that are fabulous, educational, funny, entertaining" alongside oversaturation. She says be "thoughtful of which ones we're participating in."

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

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

Addiction matters because the creator is a certified counselor for 21 years, is 22 years sober, and sees addictive behaviors as 'mere diversions to avoid a reality that we found unacceptable.'

Tressa says Dog matters deeply — "the unconditional love" and choosing a pet as an adult "has been life changing," teaching her to be present and "see the world" through fresh eyes on every walk.

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."

John Fuhrman believes barbecue matters: "That's America's food." He calls it "not a thing... it's an event" and says, "Nobody has a bad time at a barbecue."

Writing matters to Amanda: "I can't stop, it's my favorite way of communicating."

Mary says Motherhood "is the most important thing" as "we are raising the next generation."

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

Matthew says stoicism matters, calling it a way to be "a better dad, a better son, a better brother, a better person" and credits it for making him "a better lawyer and...a happier lawyer."

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."

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."

Grant sees artificial intelligence as important "in a lot of different constructs," especially for "what vulnerabilities are getting introduced into the wild."

Heather Johnson says Midwest cuisine matters, especially with her love for Casey's breakfast pizza.

Shoshana values team building when it means people having real conversations and growing collectively as they develop individually.

Kate Torode says midlife crisis matters: "the whole book is written around my midlife crisis" and it's about "rediscovering her dream and just kind of going for it."

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.

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."

David Murrin says artificial intelligence matters: "AI is the power mechanism behind the kill chain...we are on the timeline to a terminator outcome...AI and robotics are going to replace 70% of the human gene pool."

John Fuhrman is conflicted but leans toward social media not mattering: "It wouldn't hurt my feelings if it went away tomorrow." He calls it a "necessary evil" for business.

John says Pizza matters, noting "you should be able to try different kinds of pizza and have your favorite. That's important."