A tale about the value of acknowledging someone who’s not particularly great at what they’re trying to do – but who’s nevertheless trying their very best. In this case, what I was trying my best at, at least for a season or so, was soccer.

The Fighter's Trophy

Monocular is a storytelling podcast that offers you a one-eyed look at the distant and not-so-distant past. Each episode presents a complete story in the form of an autobiographical essay written by Mikkel Elbech, a professional writer and Danish expat living in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
For well over a decade, he has worked as a professional copywriter, journalist and interviewer, having probably written millions of words over the years. But the vast majority of these have had the goal of satisfying editors, clients, and project managers.
With Monocular, he’s writing for his own pleasure and sharing his own stories. Here, he truly has the final word.
Monocular is a Toro Town Storyworks production, and for more information about the company – a one-stop shop for all kinds of storytelling – please visit torotown.com.

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Monocular is a storytelling podcast that offers you a one-eyed look at the distant and not-so-distant past. Each episode presents a complete story in the form of an autobiographical essay written by Mikkel Elbech, a professional writer and Danish expat living in Hillsborough, North Carolina. For well over a decade, he has worked as a professional copywriter, journalist and interviewer, having probably written millions of words over the years. But the vast majority of these have had the goal of satisfying editors, clients, and project managers. With Monocular, he’s writing for his own pleasure and sharing his own stories. Here, he truly has the final word. Monocular is a Toro Town Storyworks production, and for more information about the company – a one-stop shop for all kinds of storytelling – please visit torotown.com.

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