The Man Effect

Competitiveness

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

"I chose competitiveness because part of being a man is trying to keep ahead of the rest."

Word: Competitiveness
Occupation: Barista
Age: 18
From: Kansas City, MO

Young man holding a sign that says competitiveness.

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