What actually matters right now?

Cathy says sadness matters: "It's important to have all the feels...We have those emotions for a reason."

Maria says exercise matters because it "makes you feel good and it helps you prevent a lot of very bad diseases, including cancer. So, extremely important."

David Murrin says video games matter: "Our ability to use a video controller...is now becoming a mission critical combat capability for every soldier...training our children through video games...are actually the new versions of the Longbow."

Samantha says social media matters: "It provides access for people to share their experiences...it matters as a sense of community."

Marc Foreman says shopper marketing matters: "I'm living proof. It's the whole example of going in for one thing and coming out with 10. That's all shopper marketing...geniuses at work...know exactly how to put stuff together to make it really pop."

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."

Paul describes branding as "the intangible existence of who you are," emphasizing its foundational role in identity.

Scott says pizza doesn't matter to him: "I'm lactose intolerant."

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."

Melissa says Corporate social responsibility "matters more and more every day," urging all organizations to "understand what they stand for" across hiring, culture, and communication.

"Coaching actually came post-diagnosis, because I had coaching myself. It was one of the sort of strategies I took on to help myself function better."

Heather Johnson says air fryer matters: "It makes everything so much faster...I love it."

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

Grant says video games matter: "I like to play video games. It's a lot of fun. Been playing a lot of Hunt these days... absolutely matters."

Andrea says early childhood education matters because "it teaches children early learning" and leads to "better lifelong success for them."

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

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."

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."

Lyndsey says mental health "100% completely matters."

Matthew says money "does matter...it's a means to an end," but warns "I don't know a single person who has found happiness through money...those things are hollow, they're fleeting."

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.

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."

Jennifer says pizza matters: "Pizza is local too, so pizza reflects local culture, so it matters." She adds, "I love all pizza... there's not been pizza that I've met that I haven't liked."

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.