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The Man Effect

What does it mean to be a man?

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Empathy

 

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

Empathy. What a wonderful word. A man who is able to emotionally connect with people is such a valuable commodity don't you think?

Word: Empathy

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tags: Man, Empathy
Friday 11.07.14
Posted by Timothy Wenger
 

Testosterone and Reliable

 

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

Tim ~ “My brother and his beautiful lady friend response to the Man Effect question are "Testosterone" & "Reliable". At this point in my journey I am starting to wonder if anyone is going to choose the same word.”

Words: Testosterone and Reliable

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tags: Testosterone, Reliable, Man, Woman
Thursday 11.06.14
Posted by Timothy Wenger
 

Audacity

 

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

Audacity. What a great word in response to the Man Effect question.

Word: Audacity

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tags: Man, Audacity
Wednesday 11.05.14
Posted by Timothy Wenger
 

Passion

 

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

Tim ~ “My roommate and I were talking and so after a couple shots around our house I landed on this one. His answer to the Man Effect question was "passion" which instantly reminded me of all the heroic inspirations in my life that were ever so passionate.”

Word: Passion

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tags: Passion, Man
Tuesday 11.04.14
Posted by Timothy Wenger
 

Humility

 

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

Tim ~ “My next subject in this quest for defining masculinity I felt had to be my father. After asking my him the Man Effect question he replied with humility. I found this fascinating as the very being who had a major role in developing my perspective of a what it means to be a man used a word that was not even on my radar.”

Word: Humility

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tags: Humility, Man
Sunday 11.02.14
Posted by Timothy Wenger
 

Authentic

 

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

Tim ~ “I thought it would only be appropriate to do the first photo of myself. The word authentic is what came to my mind when I asked myself The Man Effect question.”

Word: Authentic

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tags: Authentic, Man
Sunday 10.26.14
Posted by Timothy Wenger
 
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