I keep prioritising reading other books over the bible- is that ok?

So I’m a new Christian and so far I’ve read the gospels, Revelation, and I’m currently on 1 Samuel. For context I’m 17 years old, haven’t grown up religious and am only just coming into my true faith.

At the minute I’m also really focused on self improvement. I have big plans for life which I also believe to be Gods plans for me, as he helps me a lot with many aspects of my dream. I need to become a very strong, confident and intelligent guy, and a very good public speaker.

I started reading some books on public speaking, communication skillets etc., and have ordered even more. I love reading through them and they really help me.

Then there’s the Bible. I love the Bible and I try to read it daily. My goal is to finish it by the end of next summer (so like in 1 years time). I try and read at least pages every day so I’ll complete that goal. Also, I am studying it too (highlighting, decoding parts I don’t understand etc) so that I can fully understand it and I’m not just skim reading.

Anyway last night I just thought- ‘Why is it that I’m super excited and motivated to read pages and pages of self help stuff, but reading the Bible is more of a routine? Will God be displeased that I am prioritising my on growth over growing a connection with Him?’

Don’t get me wrong, I love God and have a strong bond with Him and am always looking to get closer to Him. It’s just that the Bible is not only 1000+ pages long which is quite daunting, but it’s a heavy piece of text. Every single word has such strong meaning, multiple meanings even. Some parts can be rather slow and sometimes repetitive too (which isn’t bad, it’s just not stimulating enough for me to sit down and read it for hours on end without starting to get a bit restless). It’s a very long and substantial text, whereas other books are shorter and much easier to understand.

Is this ok? Like I am reading the Bible and should be done within 1 year maximum (right before I start university) and I am like properly studying it too, but I feel guilty for seemingly being more motivated to read other books. Will God understand this?

TL;DR: Other self help books= Quick, easy to understand. The Bible= Long, substantial, difficult to understand at times. I’ve been reading many self help books at the minute, pages and pages each day, but with the Bible I study around 3-5 pages a night before I go to sleep (meaning I should finish it in less than 1 year from now). Is it ok that I spend ages reading easier to understand books, but spend much less time reading the Bible due to it being so substantial and difficult for me?