What actually matters right now?

Lauren says Science obviously matters: "It is life's blood. We need science. We need scientists. STEM is so important."

Trauma-informed care matters to Cendrine because 'a lot of damage can be done if someone is trying to help someone who is already dealing with trauma; secondary trauma is unnecessary.'

Lauren says Health matters absolutely, noting "endorphins come from exercise" and quoting Legally Blonde: "happy people exercise."

Mary admires the bravery in extreme ironing: "That is some brave stuff to do right there. Talk about, having fun with something you love to do."

Paul sees artificial intelligence as a pivotal force: "We're at a sort of singularity point, an inflection point with AI. It could take us over, it could be the best thing that ever happened."

Marc Foreman says e-commerce matters: "E-commerce as a concept has really democratized purchasing...being able to order it through Amazon or wherever is a godsend...it's been such a game changer, I don't even think about it anymore."

Lauren says Politics matters because "participation in politics is how we express what is going to come next," and she's hopeful seeing the next generation engaged.

"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."

Alex Ranahan treasures books: "that beautiful feeling... that sensation of a new discovery... this peaceful, tranquil stillness. I think that's a gift to yourself."

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

Allen Spence says memes "not matters. I don't like them that much."

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

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."

Maria acknowledges deep sea mining matters globally but says, "me personally, I guess it doesn't... it's not on your radar."

Cyn values Podcast for showcasing brilliance as a speaker and guest, highlighting expertise and engaging presence in the medium.

Resilience (psychology) matters to Marco because mastering 'Speed-to-Close' in real estate means adapting fast, vetting deals, and thriving beyond traditional limits.

Matthew says Peloton matters a lot: "Physical health, taking care of your body is so important...It's not vanity, it's functional health, it's wellness, it's being able to play with my kids."

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."

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."

Jennifer jokes, "Burn 'em, so then they matter." She adds, "It's always important, the structure of civilization."

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."

Renas Raza says pets matter: "They make you feel so good and they're adorable and you just wanna save them all."

Greg says Sport "matters to me personally" and in his work — it's "an outlet for these youth who are behind barbed wires" and soccer is especially significant in Central America.

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."