I have struggled with reading all my life - attention span is a reality I don't like
My only answer for heavy reading was your method, read a little and set the main thought down in a line or two. This assisted me in college in that it gave me quick review notes.
I have no idea what your situation and/or age might be so this is a general suggestion if you happen to have reading problems.
If you have an interest in improvement of reading I'd suggest talking to a secondary school teacher and see if there are any adult education assets that might help you.
Many of us old geezers did not benefit from all the learning disability knowledge they now have in the school system and as a result many were poor learners as well as readers.
I have recently discovered I probably have dyslexia - after half a century I finally have answers to all the questions I used to have about why I couldn't do things :bigsmile:
I'd guess there is help out there if you are interested.
If you just never got into the reading scene, then time will improve things quickly.