The Tipping Point is simply a perspective. Sometimes it’s about business. Sometimes world events. Sometimes just the random thoughts that come from living an unpredictable life.
Over the years, plenty of people have told me I should write a book. Maybe one day. But right now, that feels like too much commitment. So this blog will have to do.
This is my space to reflect and share—honestly and without filter. You’ll get the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. The wins. The screw-ups. The lessons. I’ve walked a path that’s anything but conventional: a high-school drop-out at 16; first business at 19; walking away from a stable banking career to chase a dream of motorcycle racing, to driving Ferraris and living waterfront, to staring down a near-empty fridge during the dot-com collapse.
I’m a bit of a contradiction. A startup junkie that’s enjoyed the trappings of corporate life. A pacifist who builds defence products. A capitalist with a conscience. A humanitarian who believes deeply in equality. And someone who’s not afraid to say “fuck it” and go all-in on an idea most people would run from.
The long and bumpy road to living
This isn’t about business promotion—mine or anyone else’s. It’s not about likes, revenue, subscriptions or ego. It’s about sharing lived experience as truthfully as I can. Sometimes I’ll bring in guests to share their views too. But this is not a polished highlight reel. It’s real life—raw, imperfect, and hopefully useful to someone else walking their own path.
If you find value in it, that’s great. If not, truthfully, I don’t give a shit.
– Tippo
The Tipping Point 
Good stuff Mark
See you later
Carol McGregor
Nice one Markus. Love your style.
Good stuff Mark – lots to think about here!
Ha,, Ha, spoken like it should be ….. and what is the big discussion about “austerity” measures about ?…. you only dont object when to austerity mearsures a) you have enough already b) statisfied with the budget you live on c) have a steady income based on others doing the work for you – also known as investments d) you have enough already e) all of the above …. over to you 🙂
I think the whole concept of austerity rests on one thing – does everyone equally share the pain? If you just foist the pain onto the less well off, the streets will run with people, if not blood …