The Net Project is open.
If you’re reading this post, congrats! You’re one of the first to find out about our public beta launch.
A Meaningful Life for a Flourishing You
58% of youth, and 40-50% of people generally, say they struggle with a sense of meaning and purpose. Chances are that you or someone you know are included in this statistic. This is a big deal because having a strong sense of meaning can help us live a flourishing life, excited to tackle challenging goals, and build strong relationships.
Unfortunately, not having a strong sense of meaning can keep us from being the best version of ourselves. It can lead to higher rates of depression, suicidal ideation, loneliness, and deteriorating physical health. This is both a strength-building and preventative necessity.
When I started The Net Project, my goal was to not only raise awareness about the issue, but to create an intervention that could help. Over the past two years, I quit my job and worked with amazing, passionate volunteers to dive deeper in researching, testing, and creating an intervention.
In my own journey, I’ve struggled with meaning and purpose, and have spoken with hundreds of people from around the world about their experiences. Consistently, people told me the questions felt scary to face and life felt easier to manage on autopilot—until it didn’t, whether it was a quarter or mid-life crisis, or an awakening of another kind. I learned quite a few things in these conversations that guided The Net Project:
We’re asking the wrong question—instead of asking generally “what is the meaning of life?”, we should be asking ourselves “how do we cultivate a sense of meaning that fulfills us?”
Meaning isn’t built or found one time—it’s committed to, repeatedly.
We don’t know where to start—conversations can feel taboo, and it can be hard to tell what to actually do.
These are many more insights, and truth be told, we’ll always learning how to better help people build and commit healthy approaches to meaning. We believe that succeeding here will benefit the health and well-being of millions of people, as well as enable them to lead fulfilling lives that positively impact their loved ones, communities, and the world.
How does The Net Project’s first intervention work?
When you first create an account, you’ll receive a “flourishing card.” These cards will help you learn about what makes you flourish as an individual. Each card has unique questions—answer them all to learn about yourself!
After making your way through flourishing cards, you will complete your Meaning of Life (“MOL”) profile. This will help your investigate deeper patterns of how you’ve been approaching your life.
What comes next? Everyday, you receive 1-2 new cards or parts of your MOL profile. The questions are carefully curated to help you connect the threads of your life.
We’re working hard to improve the experience and have a several exciting new features on the way, including game modes that make the experience even more fun, as well as a social mode to build meaningful, supportive relationships.
This is only the beginning. If you’re inspired by what you see, consider making a contribution. We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so we’ll only be able to make an impact with your support. What are you waiting for?
We’re also always looking for technical and marketing people who want to contribute. If that’s you, send a quick email at flourishing@netproject.org.
With Gratitude,
Ali Kapadia