What was it that he wanted to say, and said in those first pages?

Or, like you said, you don't remember?

As for me, I've read the book twice. I got atleast nine main lessons one from each chapter.

This article I made is a collection of quotes I highlighted which if you read keenly you may find the lessons behind.

I'm sorry that you found the book unworthy of your time and money but that doesn't mean everyone sees it in the same way.