I don't read everything or for the sake of reading. I read what I find interesting. Sometimes I just can't connect with the author and their way of explaining

I don't read everything or for the sake of reading. I read what I find interesting. Sometimes I just can't connect with the author and their way of explaining things. I read multiple times. First time, I skim quickly over everything to see if it's worth it and I want to dig into it. Second time I read a bit slower and take high level notes on areas I want to dig more on. Third time I read but make it an emphasis to pay attention to the areas I took notes on and dig into those with more references if I need to. I expand my notes. I don't expect my head to retain it all. Make it easy to search. Figure out what works for you. If you go written on paper, figure out how to organize things. I figure out a project in which to try new things and I try them. This goes back to, I don't read everything or for the sake of reading.