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LifePass: Drop Your Limits, Rise to Your Potential -A Groundbreaking Approach to Goal Setting
National Bestseller! Introducing a unique method of goal setting that will help you hone in on your feelings, screen out unnecessary distractions, and live a successful and fulfilling life based on your deepest desires.
"Everyone is always searching for the one secret formula for success, but in reality it's such a personal journey. LifePass is a master class on how to live the life you've always wanted and thrive."—Arianna Huffington
Introducing The LifePass A unique method of goal setting from the founder of the revolutionary fitness and wellness platform ClassPass.
Grant yourself permission to have the life you most want to live. When Payal Kadakia let go of the pressure to achieve a traditional kind of success, she tuned in to her calling and built ClassPass into a billion-dollar business. In LifePass , she shares the method that not only changed her approach to business but to her life.
In LifePass , you will learn how
THE POWER OF You are meant to live an inspired life. LifePass shows you how. Jay Shetty, author of Think Like a Monk says, "Payal Kadakia's book is going to inspire readers everywhere to find their passion and live their purpose. LifePass is a powerful guide for anyone who wants to take that first step toward achieving their goals."
EMPOWERING SELF-DISCIPLINE The LifePass method is a simple tool that helps you take a deep look at your life and set meaningful goals. With this powerful and practical tool, you will be empowered to find your purpose, develop a plan, and execute it successfully. As one reader says, " LifePass is a part spiritual, part business, part get-off-your-ass manual."
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"Everyone is always searching for the one secret formula for success, but in reality it's such a personal journey. LifePass is a master class on how to live the life you've always wanted and thrive."—Arianna Huffington
Introducing The LifePass A unique method of goal setting from the founder of the revolutionary fitness and wellness platform ClassPass.
Grant yourself permission to have the life you most want to live. When Payal Kadakia let go of the pressure to achieve a traditional kind of success, she tuned in to her calling and built ClassPass into a billion-dollar business. In LifePass , she shares the method that not only changed her approach to business but to her life.
In LifePass , you will learn how
THE POWER OF You are meant to live an inspired life. LifePass shows you how. Jay Shetty, author of Think Like a Monk says, "Payal Kadakia's book is going to inspire readers everywhere to find their passion and live their purpose. LifePass is a powerful guide for anyone who wants to take that first step toward achieving their goals."
EMPOWERING SELF-DISCIPLINE The LifePass method is a simple tool that helps you take a deep look at your life and set meaningful goals. With this powerful and practical tool, you will be empowered to find your purpose, develop a plan, and execute it successfully. As one reader says, " LifePass is a part spiritual, part business, part get-off-your-ass manual."
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Published February 15, 2022
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April 18, 2022
Payal's story is an inspiring one. I liked getting to see the behind-the-scenes of the early days of ClassPass.
Part 1 consists of things you've probably heard before: finding your calling, fear of failure, etc. Part 2, however, actually provides some more practical advice on things like finances, building skills, and scheduling. Something that I think differentiates this book from other books of the same vain is that her advice is optimistic without being naive. Payal denounces the idea of "balance" and acknowledges that not everyone has the privilege of being able to outsource tasks (*cough* Tim Ferris *cough*). She relates each category of advice to an anecdote from her time building ClassPass. I kind of wish that these first two parts of the book, or maybe even the whole book, were written as a memoir with some nuggets of advice as we go along. I would've loved to see her go into more detail about how she built her company and the obstacles along the way.
Part 3 was surprisingly useful. I say 'surprisingly' because when I read books like this I never expect them to actually give any concrete tasks for readers to do. She provides a template and lots of examples for readers to adopt her approach to goal-setting, which she calls the "Lifepass" method. It's pretty simple, but it actually inspired me to try it. Most productivity books are purged from my brain immediately after reading, so I should probably rate this 5 stars just for that.
The writing's a little cheesy (so! many! exclamation! points!), and a lot of it could've been condensed, but if anyone has earned the right to write a book on goal-setting and building your life, it's Payal.
Part 1 consists of things you've probably heard before: finding your calling, fear of failure, etc. Part 2, however, actually provides some more practical advice on things like finances, building skills, and scheduling. Something that I think differentiates this book from other books of the same vain is that her advice is optimistic without being naive. Payal denounces the idea of "balance" and acknowledges that not everyone has the privilege of being able to outsource tasks (*cough* Tim Ferris *cough*). She relates each category of advice to an anecdote from her time building ClassPass. I kind of wish that these first two parts of the book, or maybe even the whole book, were written as a memoir with some nuggets of advice as we go along. I would've loved to see her go into more detail about how she built her company and the obstacles along the way.
Part 3 was surprisingly useful. I say 'surprisingly' because when I read books like this I never expect them to actually give any concrete tasks for readers to do. She provides a template and lots of examples for readers to adopt her approach to goal-setting, which she calls the "Lifepass" method. It's pretty simple, but it actually inspired me to try it. Most productivity books are purged from my brain immediately after reading, so I should probably rate this 5 stars just for that.
The writing's a little cheesy (so! many! exclamation! points!), and a lot of it could've been condensed, but if anyone has earned the right to write a book on goal-setting and building your life, it's Payal.
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February 9, 2022As an aspiring entrepreneur, I have watched Payal Kadakia's interviews for years, and I am in awe of her dance performances as the Artistic Director of Sa Dance Company. “LifePass” provided me with an intimate view of her upbringing, which shaped her leadership, the risks she took early in her career, and her daily priorities.
Kadakia and I both grew up in predominantly white neighborhoods, and for much of our lives, we assimilated. It wasn’t until college that we embraced the duality of our Indian and American identities, learning how to walk into a room wearing our differences with pride. For Payal, this translated to inviting her Bain & Company colleagues to her Sa Dance showcase. For me, this means walking into interviews with my knee-length braid. For both of us, this includes mentoring women who share our identity, allowing us to help young people develop a strong sense of purpose and power.
Kadakia’s paramount advice is that we are sometimes too busy chasing what we should be doing, instead of pausing to listen closely. Inspired by Kadakia’s words, I am determined to identify the moments when I feel most confident, curious, and alive and capitalize on those as I consider the next decade of my professional journey. Kadakia also introduces actionable tips for saving and how to achieve an effective 24-hour routine (this means not checking my text messages during my spin class!).
Where ClassPass ensures that the fitness and wellness world is at your fingertips, “LifePass” provides readers with a brief and easy-to-access guide to living a holistic life.
Kadakia and I both grew up in predominantly white neighborhoods, and for much of our lives, we assimilated. It wasn’t until college that we embraced the duality of our Indian and American identities, learning how to walk into a room wearing our differences with pride. For Payal, this translated to inviting her Bain & Company colleagues to her Sa Dance showcase. For me, this means walking into interviews with my knee-length braid. For both of us, this includes mentoring women who share our identity, allowing us to help young people develop a strong sense of purpose and power.
Kadakia’s paramount advice is that we are sometimes too busy chasing what we should be doing, instead of pausing to listen closely. Inspired by Kadakia’s words, I am determined to identify the moments when I feel most confident, curious, and alive and capitalize on those as I consider the next decade of my professional journey. Kadakia also introduces actionable tips for saving and how to achieve an effective 24-hour routine (this means not checking my text messages during my spin class!).
Where ClassPass ensures that the fitness and wellness world is at your fingertips, “LifePass” provides readers with a brief and easy-to-access guide to living a holistic life.
March 29, 2022
I’m really pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this book. I don’t ever read auto biographies but I was given this book as a gift and it was really inspirational. Especially with Payal being Indian, growing up in America, a lot of her stories resonated with me- from her parents and their high expectations, to challenges with non Indian people, to embracing her culture and working hard. I loved her stories, her drive, her life pass methods, the examples she gave, etc. She is truly Inspiring and her work ethnic is incredible. It was the book I needed to give me the confidence to continue my own journey of natural remedies and wellness. Sometimes you need a push/motivator/confidence booster- and this book was just that.
March 15, 2022
Payal is truly one of my idols and it's so incredibly important to have South Asian role models for women to look up too. I have been following her Classpass journey for a few years now and was beyond excited when I found out she was launching a new book.
I am not always a fan of self help books - but Payal laid out the perfect process to goal setting without being too cliché. This book is a must for everyone - she helps set goals not just for business but for personal aspects of your life as well. It is easy to read, understand and something I will be referring back to.
Highly recommend!
I am not always a fan of self help books - but Payal laid out the perfect process to goal setting without being too cliché. This book is a must for everyone - she helps set goals not just for business but for personal aspects of your life as well. It is easy to read, understand and something I will be referring back to.
Highly recommend!
October 6, 2022
Just finished listening. She has a lovely voice and there were some good nuggets in there.
March 4, 2024
Good book that got a bit wordy in parts. Nothing bad just slowed the pace down a bit. nothing that made me want to stop reading but just enough it got a bit slow.
February 3, 2024
Didn’t change my life or anything but I really liked it!
August 10, 2023
This book is just what I needed to read/hear! Payal is a beautiful writer and a wonderful role model. Her story - relatable, not the typical rags to riches or tech genius stories that we always hear about and makes you think “that couldn’t be me”; her words - motivating without being too much; and her guided method for goal setting (not only for professional goals, but also personal goals) is simple, but brilliant.
I had to read this twice, taking LOTS of notes the second time around. Definitely going to take some time to walk through the LifePass method and meditate on it for a while this weekend!
I had to read this twice, taking LOTS of notes the second time around. Definitely going to take some time to walk through the LifePass method and meditate on it for a while this weekend!
March 8, 2022
Really interesting to hear all the behind the scenes of how ClassPass was started and all the different turns it took over the years to get to where it is now.
May 19, 2022
I am definitely in awe of the author and all that she’s accomplished at such a young age. I also love to see another South Asian-American woman pursuing her dreams and finding immense success!
As for the book, I read it as part of a South Asian book club and we discussed the book chapter by chapter, ultimately creating our own LifePasses.
Pros:
- The nuggets of advice Payal shared was always uplifting and inspiring.
- I liked the glimpses into how someone ends up starting a company and becomes successful.
- Payal’s passion for dance is infectious and made me remember some of my passions.
- This book gave me a wonderful opportunity to build a community of other South Asian women interested in self-growth.
- The LifePass method is a great way of setting goals and intentions.
Cons:
- This book was marketed more as a self-help book rather than a memoir, however, Payal’s LifePass system was nothing I hadn’t heard before and I already implement the material aspects of it in my life. Since the approach isn’t novel, I would have liked to learn more about Payal and her journey and struggles. She touches on them a little, but there is a shallowness to it, focusing on a “you-can-do-it” attitude rather than really delving into the journey. Everything seemed like highlights and lessons learned when I would have loved to learn more about the mechanics of Payal building her business.
If you don’t currently set regular goals, intentions, and benchmarks in your life, then I would recommend trying out Payal’s method since she lays everything out very clearly. You really only need to read the last chapter where she discusses the LifePass system and even then, half the chapter is testimonials of people who have used the system.
Overall, I enjoyed the book and hope there will be a more memoir type book in Payal’s future.
As for the book, I read it as part of a South Asian book club and we discussed the book chapter by chapter, ultimately creating our own LifePasses.
Pros:
- The nuggets of advice Payal shared was always uplifting and inspiring.
- I liked the glimpses into how someone ends up starting a company and becomes successful.
- Payal’s passion for dance is infectious and made me remember some of my passions.
- This book gave me a wonderful opportunity to build a community of other South Asian women interested in self-growth.
- The LifePass method is a great way of setting goals and intentions.
Cons:
- This book was marketed more as a self-help book rather than a memoir, however, Payal’s LifePass system was nothing I hadn’t heard before and I already implement the material aspects of it in my life. Since the approach isn’t novel, I would have liked to learn more about Payal and her journey and struggles. She touches on them a little, but there is a shallowness to it, focusing on a “you-can-do-it” attitude rather than really delving into the journey. Everything seemed like highlights and lessons learned when I would have loved to learn more about the mechanics of Payal building her business.
If you don’t currently set regular goals, intentions, and benchmarks in your life, then I would recommend trying out Payal’s method since she lays everything out very clearly. You really only need to read the last chapter where she discusses the LifePass system and even then, half the chapter is testimonials of people who have used the system.
Overall, I enjoyed the book and hope there will be a more memoir type book in Payal’s future.
February 21, 2022
Daughter, dancer, and business mogul, Payal Kadakia is known best for creating ClassPass. This monthly subscription service gives access to the world’s largest network of boutique fitness studios and gyms like yoga, pilates, and more—Payal's book. LifePass is about her unique method of goal setting. One that is designed to help you focus on your feelings, eliminate distractions, and plan a successful and fulfilling life based on your desires and passions.
After reading Payal’s book, I feel like I have finished a master’s program in goal planning. I was inspired to reach more because her goals were not just financial, and her motivation was not just business. This method suggests that we all set goals for the quarter, which allows for review and refocus during the year. The goals can be personal, professional, family-oriented—anything you want to give your attention and focus. Life changes, and our plans can change with it to ensure we live a meaningful life.
To listen to my interview with the author, go to my podcast at: https://zibbyowens.com/transcript/pay...
After reading Payal’s book, I feel like I have finished a master’s program in goal planning. I was inspired to reach more because her goals were not just financial, and her motivation was not just business. This method suggests that we all set goals for the quarter, which allows for review and refocus during the year. The goals can be personal, professional, family-oriented—anything you want to give your attention and focus. Life changes, and our plans can change with it to ensure we live a meaningful life.
To listen to my interview with the author, go to my podcast at: https://zibbyowens.com/transcript/pay...
November 3, 2022
3.5 - More self-help than memoir.
Really enjoyed learning about Payal's journey to creating ClassPass and the challenges she faced. It wasn't always the most relatable to me as the advice she shares is so specific to her entrepreneurial field or what she has experienced. However, it was comforting to hear about how she was able to take her corporate blues and translate it into something fruitful in her leap of faith. I was a bit curious as to what efforts they did on top of revamping their website when they were facing low sign-ups - like marketing? How to balance the team working on it? etc
She did give good advice about goal setting though:
1. Schedule your goals
2. Learn to say no
3. Check in with your progress
4. Be accountable to your goals
5. Share your goals
6. Keep your dream words close
Really enjoyed learning about Payal's journey to creating ClassPass and the challenges she faced. It wasn't always the most relatable to me as the advice she shares is so specific to her entrepreneurial field or what she has experienced. However, it was comforting to hear about how she was able to take her corporate blues and translate it into something fruitful in her leap of faith. I was a bit curious as to what efforts they did on top of revamping their website when they were facing low sign-ups - like marketing? How to balance the team working on it? etc
She did give good advice about goal setting though:
1. Schedule your goals
2. Learn to say no
3. Check in with your progress
4. Be accountable to your goals
5. Share your goals
6. Keep your dream words close
July 10, 2023
I was looking to read a book that was completely out of normal convention and gives a path to building a business. This book was perfect for it. Building a 1 billion dollar business, staying true to its fundamental values besides all the pivots that the company had to make ever since its launch, and above all staying true to her most authentic self and creating a Lifepass Technique to navigate every area of her life, breaks a lot of conventional theories around the entrepreneurial world. And it's a graceful shining beacon. Payal Kadakia is a great inspiration for people like me and for others!
March 20, 2022
Amazing book that completely flowed! It gives steps to help accomplish goals with examples and feedback from others. It encourages manageable goals that leads in the diection of a bigger goal. It has quotes to inspire and it is the appropriate length for the material covered. There are no repeats in information to make it longer than necessary. The authors experiences are relatable and authentic. This is a new reference book for me as a guide to achieving my goals each year. I am excited to meet the author.
March 13, 2022
I was so excited for this book. I love hearing from female founders. The bulk of the book is filled with a lose story of the founding of Classpass as well as personal antidotes from the author— I found myself relating to Payal’s experiences and voice in a way that I don’t often have with other business authors. This perspective and example in the space is so important. Overall, a great and quick read!
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May 12, 2022I was working at Bain & Company, a prestigious management consulting firm in New York City, because it seemed like what I was “supposed” to do. When I graduated from MIT in 2005, all of my friends were going into banking or consulting, so I followed suit
In addition to working seventy to eighty hours a week at my consulting job, I was also studying dance
it’s important to spend more time with the people who help you feel authentically yourself.
In addition to working seventy to eighty hours a week at my consulting job, I was also studying dance
it’s important to spend more time with the people who help you feel authentically yourself.
March 27, 2023
Hands down a life-changing book.
pre-book me: i think i should spend the rest of my weekends just being lazy and hanging out with my friends. i don’t want to push myself
post-book me: i made a quarterly checkpoint with like 20 to-do’s
Her story is inspiring and as an indian girl with a mom who teaches indian dance, i see myself in her greatly. this book is so motivating and now i want to create a billion-dollar idea!
pre-book me: i think i should spend the rest of my weekends just being lazy and hanging out with my friends. i don’t want to push myself
post-book me: i made a quarterly checkpoint with like 20 to-do’s
Her story is inspiring and as an indian girl with a mom who teaches indian dance, i see myself in her greatly. this book is so motivating and now i want to create a billion-dollar idea!
December 30, 2023
I got a lot out of this book; closer to 4.5 stars. It’s filled with practical and easy-to-apply tips for identifying, setting, achieving, and evaluating goals and organizing life generally. I liked the tips about weekly check-ins and scheduling, backup plans, and using dream words as guides. I kept notes as I read and plan to apply an adaption of this method to my upcoming year. I also enjoyed learning about the author’s story.
July 8, 2022
I enjoyed reading about this author's story about how she was successful in launching ClassPass. This was like half memoir, half "self help" in a way. She goes through her method about succeeding in getting things done, achieving your goals, etc. I have a lot of similar beliefs about goal setting and found a lot of her suggestions helpful for my personality and life.
September 2, 2022
She definitely gives clear cut goals. The finance one was definitely what I needed to be told. She also express how hard she worked in her not so spare time because I definitely have not been as productive like I usually am starting my new life and need some
Motivation and push to get going. Thank you Payal.
Motivation and push to get going. Thank you Payal.
January 8, 2023
Amazing inspiring
I love this book. It was so motivating and helped me to think really about my goals . It reminded me a lot of other books I have read about accomplishing goals . One of them is atomic habits. But it’s a refreshing to some of the tips in it as wise and bit of different strategies
I love this book. It was so motivating and helped me to think really about my goals . It reminded me a lot of other books I have read about accomplishing goals . One of them is atomic habits. But it’s a refreshing to some of the tips in it as wise and bit of different strategies
February 5, 2025
What a great story of an Asian American woman entrepreneur and her life journey and lessons learned along the way. Like many other great entrepreneurs Payal shows that success happens when you have chance encounters with opportunities and you have to grab and run with them. Her advise is practical and simple.
May 6, 2022
This could be specific to me, but I’ve never felt so relatable with a book. I’m also a professional dancer with big dreams to grow my company “Serving Sundays”. Payal is such an empowering SHE.E.O !!
June 9, 2022
Kadakia is definitely a force. Her story is engaging and her accomplishments are impressive. If you are looking for focused actions to get yourself moving toward personal and professional life goals, this is worth a read. On Audible, the author reads the book, and does a good job of it.
June 16, 2022
Whilst I do not identify with Payal at all - we’re very different people - I took so much away from this book which is filled with thought provoking questions and practical lessons to implement immediately.
June 13, 2023
An inspiring lens into PayPal's journey and a reminder to all dancers at heart, don't bury your passion, nurture it and grow it. Thanks to Payal for inspiring me to bring back a part of myself which I didn't know how to find and a new approach to how I want to live and accomplish my goals.
February 20, 2022
An absolute gem of a book.
Must read for all 💖
Must read for all 💖
March 15, 2022
life pass method
Easy to read, True story of the author and Life pass method is truly a game changer.
Glad I have read this book.
Easy to read, True story of the author and Life pass method is truly a game changer.
Glad I have read this book.
April 4, 2022
Book was not interesting and was cookie cutter advice. Also came across as narcissistic. A little humility goes a long way.
April 21, 2022
It's very sweet of Payal to share her story and her way to success, I liked reading this book and I learned so much from it.
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