Join the Happiness Movement

Happiness isn’t just something you feel—it’s something you create. And when you do, the ripple effects are endless. This isn’t just a book, a workshop, or a passing trend—it’s a movement, and we’re just getting started. From the book, to media highlights and real-life stories, The Happiness Experiment proves one thing: intentional joy is contagious. Ready to participate?

What if happiness wasn’t fleeting but something you designed? Carl Barney’s The Happiness Experiment gives you the tools to create a life filled with purpose and joy through revolutionary concepts like prequests and Happiness Planning.

Pre-order now to transform your life and gain exclusive bonuses that will elevate your happiness journey. Don’t wait—start creating your happiness today.

Upcoming Events and Workshops

If you’ve ever thought happiness planning sounds like something only overly organized people do, let me prove you wrong. My workshops are where the magic happens—think of them as a crash course in designing a life you actually want to live.

Interactive Workshops

Roll up your sleeves, because we’re diving into happiness/grants, happiness planning, and creating lasting joy.

Keynote Talks

My story may start with a plane explosion, but it’s what comes after that will leave you inspired, laughing, and, yes, ready to make some serious life changes.

The Happiness Experiment

How to Plan for Happiness Without Feeling Like You’re in a Spreadsheet.

Course
Your Legacy of Happiness

Transforming Your Will, Gratitude, and Life with the Pre-Quest Method.

Media Appearances

The philosophy of The Happiness Experiment is catching fire—and I’m not just talking about that plane engine.

Podcasts

From deep dives into how to stop wasting time on what doesn’t matter, to stories of gratitude that will leave you rethinking your morning coffee routine, these conversations go beyond the surface.

TV Features

Catch me talking about why giving now is the most underrated life hack—and why waiting is so last century.

Published Interviews

If you’re a fan of sudden realizations in print, these Q&As deliver insights that are as practical as they are inspiring.

Community Stories

Nothing brings me more joy than hearing how people are using The Happiness Experiment to make real, lasting changes in their lives. Here are just a few stories from this growing movement:

The Executive Assistant Who Quietly Held an Empire Together

April used a happiness grant to reclaim personal time and joy after years of overwork, saying each “Magic Envelope” brought lasting happiness she never expected from a job.

The Corporate Climber Who Chose Integrity Over Income

After receiving a happiness grant, Asher left a toxic work environment to pursue a career that aligned with his values, describing the experience as “the first time I felt truly free”

The Survivor Who Turned a Second Chance Into a Lifeline

The book principles allowed Duke to reunite with estranged family members and begin a new chapter of healing and connection he once thought impossible.  

The best part? This movement isn’t about perfection—it’s about action. Big or small, your story matters.