Hampus Jakobsson (Pale blue dot): How to stop doubt from stealing your dreams

Hampus Jakobsson, General Partner at Pale blue dot, explains how Founders and investors can balance careful planning with decisive action when doubt takes over.

Through the true story of polar explorer Ann Daniels and his “swimming with sharks” framework, he explores:

• Why planning without action keeps you stuck
• Why speed without direction wastes energy
• How extraordinary people act before certainty arrives

Recorded at Love Tomorrow Summit, where EUVC curated the investor-focused programme.

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Timestamps

• (01:00) Ann Daniels reaches a breaking point
• (02:00) An unexpected opportunity at the North Pole
• (03:00) Surviving the expedition selection process
• (04:00) What makes extraordinary people different?
• (05:00) Why you have to handle cringe
• (06:00) Breaststroke versus crawl
• (07:00) Planners, action heroes and why you need both
• (08:00) Scheduling your breaststroke meeting
• (09:00) Give doubt an appointment