Open That Door!

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Open That Door!

by R. Sturgis (Robert Sturgis) Ingersoll

EN·~2 hours·5 chapters

Chapters

5 total

Part 1

30:12

Part 2

30:41

Part 3

31:30

Part 4

31:45

Part 5

31:41

Description

A spirited guide that nudges you to stare down the invisible walls holding you back, this work blends wit with earnest reflection. The author admits the inevitable ego of writers while turning that confession into a rallying cry for anyone who craves more—whether it’s a fuller belly, a richer life, or simply a clearer view of the sky beyond daily routine. By cataloguing the countless “handicaps” that bind us—money, health, doubt, duty—the text invites you to recognize the universal nature of struggle and the shared humanity behind it.

Through lively essays the reader explores how ordinary choices shape destiny, why some settle for comfort while others chase greatness, and what it means to truly “open that door” to possibility. Practical observations about ambition, responsibility, and the courage required to break through personal barriers make the book a useful companion for anyone eager to turn contemplation into action, without promising quick fixes—just a honest push toward a wider horizon.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (149K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2014-06-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

R. Sturgis (Robert Sturgis) Ingersoll

R. Sturgis (Robert Sturgis) Ingersoll

b. 1891

Born into a prominent Philadelphia family, this American lawyer and civic leader became a major force in the city’s cultural life. He is especially remembered for his long service to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and for the philanthropy that helped shape its future.

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