One Christmas, I called a dear friend to wish him Merry Christmas. Years earlier, I’d made him what I call a pre-quest—a bequest given while someone (me) is still alive. I write about this in my book, The Happiness Experiment. I called it a Happiness Grant because that was the point. He’d been worried about money…
Category: The Happiness Experiment
The Mistake of “Finding Your Purpose in Life”
People often say they want to “find their purpose in life”. That mindset is a mistake. Life is too rich, varied, and complex to be reduced to a single purpose. According to Ayn Rand[1], happiness is the highest moral purpose of human life. That means that happiness is a lifelong purpose. It’s no accident that…
Happiness Begins at Home
My book, The Happiness Experiment, describes making Gratitude Grants to 20 of thebeneficiaries in my Will. Rather than waiting until I died to give them a bequest, I brought thebequest forward and made it a pre-quest. I offered each of these 20 people a large sum ofmoney. I wanted to be sure the money would…
#1 Bestseller Follow Up
A few days ago, I shared the exciting news that The Happiness Experiment became a #1bestseller. Today, I’d like to share why I’m so passionate about promoting this book and why Iplan to sell millions of copies. I have two main reasons: First, the concept of pre-quests, giving while living, is a meaningful innovation. The…
#1 Bestseller
I’m pleased to share the exciting news that my book, The Happiness Experiment, is starting tohit the bestseller lists. It is currently ranked #1 in hardcover on the USA Today bestseller list, and #13 overall amongthe top 150 books – across paperback, hardcover, fiction, and nonfiction. The Happiness Experiment is #3 on Barnes & Noble’s…
The Happiness Experiment Launches Tonight — Join Me Live
Tonight, I’m pleased to officially launch my new book, The Happiness Experiment: A Revolutionary Way to Increase Happiness. To mark the occasion, we’re hosting a virtual launch event this evening at 7:00 PM Eastern / 4:00 PM Pacific, and I’d like to invite you to attend. I’ll be joined by three exceptional thinkers whose work…
My Book is a Bestseller
The Happiness Experiment has not even fully launched yet, and it is already a number one bestseller on Amazon in the Estate Planning category. The first part of the book is about a truly unique way to enjoy making bequests to the people you value. It describes the benefits and process of turning bequests into…
Benevolence
In my book, The Happiness Experiment, which comes out on July 8th. I share how beliefs and mindset shape our happiness. If we believe the world is auspicious and problems are solvable, happiness is possible. If we believe life is rigged against us, happiness is not possible. A benevolent mindset is a positive outlook: the…
An Amazing Endorsement
I’m publishing a book titled The Happiness Experiment, which shares the journey I took to recognize and reward the people who helped shape my success. The book recounts personal stories of those who participated, as well as the practical steps involved in happiness planning. A Happiness Planning Workbook is included to help readers apply the…
Celebrate International Happiness Day with a New Path to Joy
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…