What actually matters right now?

Cathy says books matter: "just holding that knowledge in my hands. I love books."

Renas Raza says mood matters: "We should listen to our mood and we should not ignore it just because we feel like we need to please the person in front of us. So listen to your mood, respect your own gut feeling, your emotions, and go about your day in that way because you are the one that's gonna go home later and rethink what you just said or did, or how your mood was."

Brian says superstition does not matter: "What I do...watching my favorite football team is not gonna have an effect on the outcome...I take comfort in that...I'm gonna move on with my life and pursue my own success."

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

Anne Catherine Bedard says art therapy matters "a hundred percent" and encourages, "go make something that is not perfect...it's okay to get messy."

Rhetoric matters because they hold a PhD in it and combined it with teaching writing at the college level for over a decade.

Amanda says dogs are everything.

Ella believes entrepreneurship matters: "It's good to be a leader and start something that you've always wanted to start. I think it's very important to take that step and do it."

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."

Matthew says investing matters: "It's what makes the world go round for many people, and so it does matter."

Self-reflection matters because "that is how you become aware of your thoughts in order to decide how you want to change and mold your mindset."

Bianca says Politics doesn't matter to her. Since she can't control it, she chooses not to engage: "I don't let it drive me crazy."

DJ says emotional intelligence matters "more than almost anything," especially for parents and business owners: "If you can't regulate yourself, then you're flying off the handle at all times... you're always stressed out. You're never enjoying anything."

Renas Raza says nature matters: "Absolutely ties in with everything. Your mental health and the sun and just our bodies. We just need to feel, connected to earth and life."

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

Lyndsey says mental health "100% completely matters."

"Coffee gives me a headache."

Elvin thinks market capitalization is "really, really sensitive to opinion" and not a true indicator of strength: "even a billion dollar companies can fail."

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."

Cheese is one of Amanda's favorites.

Amy says skiing matters: "I grew up skiing... it was just a way to get outside... I love skiing and I feel so thankful... it's wonderful to experience and be one with the world around us."

Greg says Juvenile justice system "definitely matters." It's not about ignoring crimes, but ensuring "a fair approach to life when life probably hasn't been that fair to them so far."

"Superheroes as we see 'em out in the movies and stuff, they don't matter." Scott only values superheroes as metaphors for inner strength.

Nutrition matters to Jackie because it is 'one of the building blocks for body performance and body energy.'