The Happiness Experiment: A Revolutionary Way to Increase Happiness by Carl Barney Set to Release July 8, 2025
NEW YORK, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/–In honor of International Happiness Day 2025, entrepreneur and philanthropist Carl Barney announces his upcoming new book, The Happiness Experiment: A Revolutionary Way to Increase Happiness (Greenleaf, July 8, 2025). Now available for pre-sale, this transformative book empowers readers to significantly increase their happiness and change their lives through practical, proven methods.
The Happiness Experiment is an innovative and groundbreaking book that challenges conventional wisdom about finding joy. Drawing on the latest psychological research and practical applications, it offers readers actionable strategies to elevate their happiness levels and enrich their lives.
Carl Barney’s journey to creating The Happiness Experiment began after a terrifying brush with death, prompting him to reconsider his legacy and the true meaning of happiness. This epiphany led to the concept of “pre-quests” or Happiness Grants—inheritances given to grantees while the grantor is still alive. What started as a personal mission to bring more meaning to his own life blossomed into an experiment that changed the lives of twenty friends, revealing the profound impact of intentional generosity and purposeful living.
Through inspiring stories and practical guidance, The Happiness Experiment teaches readers how to:
- Discover core values that unlock genuine happiness
- Use deliberate planning to find true purpose
- Identify what brings real joy and fulfillment
- Create a detailed, step-by-step plan to enhance personal happiness
Barney’s innovative methods—Happiness Planning, Happiness Coaching, and Happiness Grants—offer readers an actionable roadmap to a more joyful and meaningful life. The book shares the real-life stories of grant recipients and their transformative experiences, illustrating the power of purposeful giving and mindful living.
The Happiness Experiment is not just a book—it’s a movement to embrace joy, generosity, and purposeful living. Whether you’re seeking to reshape your own life or inspire others to do the same, this revolutionary guide is the ultimate resource for those ready to take control of their future and happiness.
Advance Praise for The Happiness Experiment:
“A real page-turner…something everyone can apply to their life. I promise if you read this book, you’ll learn how to be happier.”
— Jack Canfield co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series and The Success Principles™
“This forward-thinking approach is exactly the kind of disruptive idea that resonates in our era of exponential change. It encourages a paradigm shift urging us to think bigger and act sooner in our pursuit of both personal fulfillment and positive impact.”
— Peter H. Diamandis MD Founder & Chairman XPRIZE Foundation and Author of Abundance and Bold
“Carl Barney’s work beautifully reminds us that longevity isn’t merely about extending our years but enriching them. The Happiness Experiment is an essential read for anyone looking to cultivate not just a longer life but a more joyful and fulfilling one.”
— Peter Attia MD Author of Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity.