STOP CHASING HAPPINESS’s World Spanish rights sold!

What a wonderful way to enter Christmas holidays as we are excited to announce that Frank Martela’s STOP CHASING HAPPINESS’s World Spanish rights have been acquired by Planeta Mexico! The deal was closed by Noora Al-Ani at Ahlbäck Agency in collaboration with our co-agent Anna Ascolies at IMC Agencias.

What if the secret to happiness isn’t about finding it—but about letting it go? In a world obsessed with success and self-improvement, the relentless pursuit of happiness often leaves us feeling more anxious and unfulfilled. The truth is, real contentment begins when we stop chasing and start living.

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In Stop Chasing Happiness, Frank Martela, PhD—Finland’s leading happiness expert and internationally bestselling author—offers a refreshing perspective on well-being. Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world eight years in a row, and Martela has shared the Finnish approach to happiness with global audiences through outlets like Fox News, The New York Times, Scientific American, and New Scientist. Now, he brings that wisdom directly to you.

Drawing on cutting-edge psychological research, philosophy, and his own personal experiences, Martela reveals why our fixation on happiness and achievement often makes us miserable. Instead of measuring your worth by possessions or obsessing over what others think, this book invites you to unlearn the habits that hold you back. It’s about freeing yourself from the pressure of what you “should” do, embracing life as it is, and pursuing what truly matters to you.

Through Martela’s unique blend of science and storytelling, you’ll discover the courage to break free from societal expectations, the serenity to accept life’s unpredictability, and the energy to follow your own values with purpose. Stop the anxious chase—you’ve already arrived. Happiness isn’t a destination; it’s a way of living. Accept the past, savor the present, and work toward a better future. It all starts here.

Rights sold:
UK: Allen & Unwin
FINLAND: Gummerus
GERMANY: Knesebeck
WORLD ENGLISH: Allen & Unwin
WORLD SPANISH: Planeta Mexico

Reading material:
English edition

About author


Frank Martela

Professor Frank Martela, PhD, is a philosopher and researcher of psychology specializing in the question of meaning in life. His articles have appeared in Scientific American Mind, Harvard Business Review, Salon, CNBC and his work has been featured on Quartz and on the BBC. His research has been published extensively in numerous academic journals such as Nature Human Behaviour, Perspectives on Psychological Science, Journal of Personality, Metaphilosophy, Southern Journal of Philosophy, and Academy of Management Review. He has spoken to more than one hundred audiences worldwide, including invited lectures in universities on five continents, including Stanford University and Harvard University. He’s been interviewed by the New York Times, Discover Magazine, New Scientist, Vice News, Fox News,and Monocle Observer among others. He is Assistant Professor at Aalto University in Finland. Outside of work, Frank is a father to three lovely children, an amateur-level soccer player, with an occasional skiing trip in the winters. He is made in Green Bay, so Packers holds a special place in his heart.

Bibliography


2025, Personal Growth & Lifestyle

Stop Chasing Happiness: A Pessimist’s Guide to a Good Life

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2023, Personal Growth & Lifestyle

The Meaning Manifesto: Why Work Needs to Have a Purpose

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2020, Personal Growth & Lifestyle

A Wonderful Life: Insights on Finding a Meaningful Existence

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