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

"Masculine = Tough.... Tough isn't all physical but physical, mental and emotional toughness. Life will knock everyone down at least once, but what's important is how much muscle do you have to get up and go even harder."

Word: Muscle
Occupation: Social Worker
Age: 28

a guy sitting at the kitchen table, holding Muscle sign

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