Stankovic' 10Q's

...bounds, he has earned legendary status in the European skateboard community. As the co-founder of the Shinner app, Jugga has created a community-driven platform for skateboarding that features in-app events, challenges, city guides, magazines, and a real-time skateboard map to inspire the next generation. Beyond Shinner, he’s involved in numerous other projects, including EVA hardware in Stockholm. Proud of his Balkan heritage and his beloved hometown of Malmö, Jugga is a true joy to be around, always wearing a smile an absolute pleasure. Ladies and gentlemen, here’s Danijel “Jugga” Stankovic with his 10Q’s…

Name: Danijel "Jugga" Stankovic
City: Malmö
Occupation: Co Founder, part-time chaos coordinator

What do you do for Recreation?
Im still trying to figure out a balanced path as i'm very bad with slow times, but Skateboarding has always helped me, It’s where I reconnect with myself, my friends, and the city. Helps to clear my mind, Having drinks with family and friends also helps, Karaoke can also be a good relief.

If you were to do something other than what you do for a living today, what would that be?
I would probably have a little bar, something where there would be room to be creative, hosting and spending good times. or an Arborist chasing the adrenaline in cutting trees all day long....

What was the last gift you got for yourself?
Ohh, Just the other night i bought a  "XY-157"  its such a beautiful thing from this Japanese snowboard brand called Gentemsticks. Totally out of my league but fuck it!

What was the last gift somebody gave you?
Got a very bujy perfume from my Mother.

What is your biggest vice, and how do you deal with it?
I take on too much. Im a classic "Yes that sounds fun" guy and hard to say no, so I tend to take on too much. I romanticize the struggle sometimes.
But making time with family and friends helps you clear your head and land after busy periods. Believe it or not, but Call of duty cures stress.

How do you navigate through difficult situations?
Depends on the situation of course, there are times you need to be passionate and fight for it and in some situations you try to not go up in affect and let it get to you, but let it pass, and deal with it once you have calmed down and gotten a different perspective on the situation.

Name one of your favourite people in the world and why this person is one of them?
My Grandfather, Unfortunately not with us anymore but he shaped and taught me a lot of things in life. He was one of those who lived through two wars, gave up everything, fled a country, started up a new life and ended up being 90 years old and having 4 generations to his name. I would not be the person I am today if it wasn't for him...

What do you do to stay/get in shape?
Hahaha - Not sure what you mean. I try to take the bike or walk wherever I need to go. 
Skateboarding keeps me active but also injured hahah, so not sure if the skateboard ever kept me in any particular shape...

What was your proudest moment and why?
Damn got a few proud moments but they can't be compared with creating life. 
Biggest moment was for sure becoming a Dad. That special day seeing your loved one give birth to your son was magical, that made me proud of everyone involved.

Which city is cooking you the best meal and where?
Belgrade, in one of those old Kafana´s where they cooking traditional Serbian food, The different kind of meats, the spicy peppers, kupus, the white cheese and of cours a large beer and a sljivovica. If your lucky the traditional balkan bands will show up and play some tunes. You don’t get that at a Michelin place. 

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