What actually matters right now?

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."

Maria says mental health matters: "if you are mindful of what's going on mentally and emotionally, you're able to be more productive at the end of the day."

Samantha says journaling matters: "I do it every day...taking pen to paper is so important because it allows you to access a different part of your brain."

Kat insists sport matters: "You become so much stronger... sport teaches you so many things... if you can transform your body through commitment and movement, you can change your life."

"Math and sports probably are the things that don't matter to me. It doesn't matter. My dad will be very upset. I come from Eagles territory, so culturally it matters, but not to me."

Doug Cardell says economic policy matters: "Economic policy is basically life policy... how could anything matter much more."

Mary says Coffee matters: "I need that every day in the mornings. I love my coffee and I like it a certain way."

Marc Foreman says virtual reality matters: "The nature of reality itself is all about perception...I just see the whole world as almost a virtual canvas...you can interact with it and change it however you want."

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."

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

Cathy says Artificial intelligence "absolutely matters because it's gonna help move us forward as society," but stresses "we do need to have boundaries around AI just like we do with our screen time."

Valentina says Politics matters because it "affects everybody's lives" and should be "utilized for the better of humanity," not as a means of exhibiting power.

Dusan knows firsthand that Divorce matters — it "can change your life drastically," affecting not just you but your child and everyone around you.

Matthew says matcha "doesn't matter to me."

Shoshana says travel is important for new experiences, connecting with people, and putting yourself in someone else's shoes.

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

Business matters to Chris because Naval Special Warfare teaches decision-making under pressure, systems thinking, and 'choosing the hard mission that everyone else is avoiding.'

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

Lyndsey says celebrity gossip does not matter: "People will tell me, I'm like, I don't care. Aaron T. Beck is my celebrity crush."

Paul believes Books matter deeply. He reads lots of hardbacks because it "slows down my mind" and "gets me out of social media," adding emphatically: "We need to read more books."

Scott says music matters, sharing: "I've been a kid's party DJ for 25 years."

Brian thinks functional beverages matter, but says it's "important to look at the sources of who's recommending them" and trusts "multiple sources" over just marketing.

Baltimore Orioles matter to David because they shape his love for baseball, connect him to tradition, and embody hope and loyalty through every season.

"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."