--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When you are different, that can lead to…" description: "\"When you are different, that can lead to judges not marking you right because they think you look 'odd' - and that's in any competition.\" — Oti Mabuse" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dad/oti-mabuse-19958_competition_when-you-are-different-that-can-lead-to_957669.jpg" --- # When you are different, that can lead to judges not… ![“When you are different, that can lead to judges not marking you right because they think you look 'odd' - and that's in any competition.” quote by Oti Mabuse](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dad/oti-mabuse-19958_competition_when-you-are-different-that-can-lead-to_957669.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dad/oti-mabuse-19958_competition_when-you-are-different-that-can-lead-to_957669.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dad/oti-mabuse-19958_competition_when-you-are-different-that-can-lead-to_957669.jpg) > “When you are different, that can lead to judges not marking you right because they think you look 'odd' - and that's in any competition.” [Oti Mabuse](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/oti-mabuse/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Being different can cause bias, leading judges to unfairly score you. **In simple terms:** Bias hurts those who look or act unusually. Key Takeaway Challenge unfair judgments with confidence. Themes competition bias diversity Mood thoughtful encouraging Type motivational educational When to use this quote - dance contests - sports events - academic admissions - job interviews Key Concepts social perception fairness identity Questions to Reflect On - How can judges be trained to recognize bias? - What strategies help individuals confront unfair judging? 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