The way for a great life, My Journey - My Way | Vasko Dukovski | TEDxBASIS Nanjing Youth

Early Life and Musical Journey

• Vasko Dukovski is an artist, amateur athlete, entrepreneur, and educator. (3m35s)
• At age three, he began playing on pots and pans, leading his parents to buy him a hand drum and enroll him in music lessons at age seven. (12m26s)
• At age 10, he was performing on radio and television, recording in professional studios, and winning prizes at national competitions. (14m13s)
• He attended Interlochen Arts Summer Camp on a full scholarship and later attended their academy on a full scholarship, describing it as a transformative experience. (16m7s)

Professional Career and Achievements

• The speaker has performed hundreds of concerts in over 20 countries as part of the Garnett Ensemble. (20m6s)
• The speaker moved to China five years ago to become a professor at the Nanjing University of Arts and performs with the Shanghai NOA Symphony and Sujo Symphony Orchestra. (20m29s)

Personal Philosophy

• Dukovski believes that family, friends, and community are essential for development and success. (4m27s)
• Dukovski enjoys dragon boat racing and completed a triathlon, emphasizing the importance of exercise for both physical and mental well-being. (9m7s)
• The speaker believes that people should dream big, take action, work hard, be patient, be humble, appreciate their elders, respect themselves and others, develop good habits, and be grateful. (22m26s)