Read the first and last paragraphs, then if interest remains, just the first sentences of paragraphs, and more only based on the value of what was read already.

• Often, the main point is at the beginning, in the 1st sentence or 1st paragraph (the "thesis statement").
• Sometimes section headings &/or topic sentences (first in paragraph) leads each paragraph and makes its point, so one could skip the rest if not important now.
• Or, there may be an executive summary at the top, or sometimes there is a quick summary at the end.
• Then deciding if/when to read more, depending on the importance of the text and your goals now.
• Unfortunately not everyone writes this way. Sometimes you can do just as well by reading the first and last sentence, and maybe one in the middle.
• This can help decide the importance and whether to read more details or not.