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The Most Powerful Question Asked in Singapore

I like short and simple words because to say something short and simple takes a lot of effort and understanding.  This is unlike some professors who use very difficult to understand terms and words that few can understand.  In people management , the less you say, the more they get it.  I learnt this very powerful phrase from Singapore's highest grossing local dual movies "Ah Boys to Men".  In that movie, while the recruits are preparing for their most ardent training (3-days field camp), their Officer asked them this question: "Before we move out, anybody not feeling well?"  All the recruits answered a resounding, "NO!!!".  Next the Officer said, "Gentlemen, every time the training gets harder, one question comes to your mind: 'Why am I serving national service?'  My answer to you is - 'If not You, Then Who Else?'"  With that the soldiers happily go for their training. Indeed, "If Not You Who Else?" is a very