If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"When I was in Jerusalem a teacher of mine always said we need hupomoné to make it through life. Life is tough but it is also amazing. And to conquer the challenges and get to the beauty you must have hupemoné. Hupomoné is Greek and it means joyful endurance. If you don't quit you win! "

Word: Hupemoné
Occupation: Melchizedek Priest/Nomad
Age:29
Location: Kansas City, MO