You're under no obligation to read any article to the end. Whenever you don't see a worthwhile payback from the information you're reading or listening to, turn your attention elsewhere. This is life, not school. These techniques help me tame information overload. Before you read anything , skim it and decide whether it's worth your while.
Life's too short.
A few minutes up front will save you hours a day. If it's unworthy of your time, throw it away. Don't waste time with repetitive, second class, or trashy media. If it's worthy and short, perhaps an email, take action and be done with it. Don't obsess over stacks of paper.