Q and A with Rupak Shah: Founder, Velocity Reading
A lot of you have asked me about how do I manage to finish so many books so quickly and how do I read so much! Well, I tried giving individual tips and tricks, however, I wanted to come up with an answer that would actually be really really useful. I have always had this habit of reading since I was a teen and I am a book hoarder. But, some find it really hard to finish even a single book but they really want to cultivate the habit of reading. So, here I have Rupak Shah, founder of the ‘Velocity Reading Workshop’. I have personally attended his workshop and by using the techniques, I could see a major difference in my reading speed. I could read faster while not missing out on the content part which I thought was incredible.
Rupak and I collaborated to bring you something that I find has immense value. In this digital age, where we are always in a hurry to grasp content across all spectrums, this speed reading workshop becomes supremely useful. Rupak Shah has trained over 5000 people across the country and has conducted workshops in corporate houses like Reliance, Cello, Anchor, BNP and so on. He is an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer who turned his passion for reading and training into a full-fledged business. I had the opportunity to do this fun and informative Q and A with the founder himself and get a special offer for you guys (yeah, thank me later!)
Let’s dive in!
-
What inspired you to venture into speed reading and training?
A – Since childhood, I have always been this go-to person in my group be it for clearing their doubts or being all ears to their personal challenges. So, the skills of listening to others and understanding them were always there but I never thought about taking it up professionally until I completed my Aircraft Maintenance Engineering course.
Although I was the topper of the batch still, I always had the feeling that I was at the wrong place, therefore I had to make the switch. And that time, I started researching more about how I can use my skills professionally. That is when training and coaching interested me. I was super excited as this profession felt more like ‘me’. Speed reading is something that I discovered after imersing myself into it completely.
-
You have read hundreds of books; please share how reading has helped you grow in different areas over the years?
A – Growth is definitely with the amount of knowledge you get. But the process of reading itself brings a lot of changes in the thinking patterns. And the process of reading has helped me to be a better person. This seems philosophical but it’s the truth. Reading has made me a calmer and more positive person. And I am sure Meghna as you read a lot of fiction, fiction reading also improves our ability to connect with others which basically means empathy. Plus, if we read a few books, we may get in the attitude of “I know a lot.” But when we actually read a lot, we realise how less we know and thus we become more open to ideas.
-
Please brief us about the ‘Velocity Reading Workshop’
A – There is a simple comparison. Your Normal reading like a Maruti 800 car and Velocity Reading is like a Ferrari car. I hope you get the difference. Velocity reading is all about increasing your reading speed with better understanding of the reading material in a way that it also improves the interest in reading. So, the techniques for that are taught in our Velocity Reading Workshop. The workshop is customized as per the audience. The workshop can range from 2 hours to an entire day based on the audience’s objective. (Details Below)
-
Is it specifically for students or readers in general?
A – That is the first thing that comes to everyone’s mind. Yes, it is definitely helpful for students for sure. But, it is also applicable for working professionals and readers in general as today all our communication happens via reading i.e. through Emails, Texts and WhatsApp. Today, even brands are communicating via texts i.e. blogs, infographics or advertising copies. And this is the reason why it is important for all of us to increase our reading speed.
-
Can this course help people/ children who face the issue of slow learning/ reading syndrome?
A – There are few students who had this problem and course helped them. But there is no proper documented research work on that, so I can’t promise anything. They are free to attend, if they benefit, it’s great, if not, I do not charge them. However, there have been a lot of students who have been benefitted from the workshop.
-
How can one measure their improvements after taking the program?
A – We have a proper site built for practising the things learnt for next 21 days. Once the course is done, login access is given to participants. There they have to do the practice and read a passage and answer questions based on that. The software automatically calculates the reading speed and comprehension and report is generated for that. Also, a report is generated for each participant, so record for every participant is maintained. We also send reminders, in case a participant is not practising. A person practising for 21 days, worst case scenario is his/her reading speed will get doubled.
About Velocity Reading Online Program:
As my vision is to create a learning culture in India, reading is an integral part of self-growth. But in my years of experience of training on this topic, I realised many people find reading as a boring and slow activity. And as an individual, I cannot go to every place to train them and that is why I created an e-course so that anyone can improve their reading skills from the comfort of their home. This E-course will help you to:
- Increasing the speed by 300%
- Increasing the interest in reading
- Better concentration and focus while reading
You can watch the course anytime you wish and as many times you wish for next 5 years. The course consists of almost 100 minutes of content spread across 25 videos. As the site is mobile friendly so you can watch videos on your phone too.
At the end of the course, we give you access to our 21-day Practice site. I am sure once you daily practice there for minimum 15 days, your reading will at least get doubled.
What’s the investment for e-course?
A – Its Rs 999 only. Right now, for first 50 members from your side, I will give it for just Rs 299 (70% off) Prices will be Rs 999 after that and as you are reading this now, I do not want you to pay more. Plus 30 days refund period is available from the day you make the payment. If you don’t like the course, money will be refunded without any question.
Once payment is made, you will get login details within 48 hours. Feel free to contact me personally in case you require more details – rupak@rupakshah.com
What are you currently reading?
A – “The Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand”
-
Any special book recommendations for my readers?
A – No book can create the same impact on two different people, that is why I usually avoid giving book recommendations. That being said, I am sharing books that created a great impact on me, and many people with whom I shared, they found them useful too.
- Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill
- The Power of Subconscious Mind by Dr Joseph Murphy
- The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson
Connect with me for regular doses of inspiration, happiness, and chic lifestyle articles:
- write to me at writerscorner@sh101.global.temp.domains
- Subscribe: Get on to the email list and avail access to a lot more interesting bunch of things & Free Give Aways!
Velocity Reading online program,sounds interesting!! I am a slow reader & have poor focus & disinterest too. Would surely want to experience this program. Thanks for this very useful blog Meghana.
Excellent program. I am a telecom professional with very less time left for my reading. Workshop has helped me , first to get to read every day and off-course getting more in less time. Thanks Rupak !
Hi, Do we receive any completion cerificate post completion of this workshop?