In Between Dreams

A blog by Ritul Jain


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  • Faith, Grit, and Just Doing It: Life Lessons from Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

    An honest reflection on Shoe Dog explores faith, truth, grit, and people-first culture – how Phil Knight’s journey with Nike reveals that belief, hard work, and principled persistence matter more than formulas, and why starting matters most for builders everywhere today now.

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  • Are We Living in the Right Bubble?

    Everyone lives inside a bubble – built from what we think we’re good at and what we avoid. But how do we know this is the bubble? What if the thing we were born to do lies completely outside it?

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  • The People Who Make the Journey

    Life is a long journey, and we meet many people along the way. Only a few truly stay with us. Some leave, some stay, but the memories never fade. Cherish your people, the small moments, and the connections that make this journey lighter and meaningful.

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  • How to Make Life Choices When You’re Always Thinking About the Future

    A restless mind, fear of wasted potential, and the weight of long-term choices. A personal reflection on uncertainty, purpose, and learning to trust the journey without knowing where it leads.

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  • Available, Not Always Available

    People are tricky: I fall fast, show everything, and get hurt. I’m learning pacing – show up, share slowly, keep curiosity alive. Be available, not always available. Respect space and reciprocity. Maybe the dance continues with your person, steadier, with better rhythm.

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  • Cutting the Ice: How I Think About Life Sketching (and Skill Building)

    Just a different way of looking at skill building. Recently i attended a life painting class and ended up learning this new way of looking at things for sketching which can be applied for solo leveling skills.

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  • The Boy in the Bubble

    The Boy in the Bubble

    We live in bubbles that shape our view of the world. Step outside yours—meet new people, hear their stories, and see how vast and connected life truly is.

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  • The Penalty Game – Why We’re All So Tired

    Ever feel drained by evening, even without doing much? The Penalty Game explains how daily tasks and context switching quietly steal your energy – and how to reclaim it by spending your focus points more wisely.

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  • Blink and You’re 30: Finding your Purpose in Life

    Approaching 30, I’m dusting off the novels that once whisked me away—from Hogwarts dorms to Greek mythology—only to realize adulthood shelved my passions. A slim self-help book reignited my search: How will I measure my life? Join me as I explore three questions that could steer us toward true fulfillment.

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  • Summer Life Update: Road-Trip, Reading & Fitness Routines

    This summer, I journeyed from San Francisco to Seattle, embraced solo living, and celebrated a 314-day Apple Watch streak. With a six-month Schengen visa approved, Vienna awaits. Between piano practice, AI projects, and a Yellowstone adventure, I’m balancing travel, routines, and insights—ready to share lessons and stories from the road.

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