I looked up to my parents because they were very successful in what they wanted to do. I was lucky; I didn’t have to look far for role models.
DEREK JETERI looked up to my parents because they were very successful in what they wanted to do. I was lucky; I didn’t have to look far for role models.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do – and I believe that.
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Yankee Stadium is my favorite stadium; I’m not going to lie to you. There’s a certain feel you get in Yankee Stadium.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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Sneak out when things go good. It bothers me when people have good games and stand in front of their locker waiting for the media, then they have bad games and sneak out the back.
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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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You can’t be sensitive, because you’re going to get criticized. I don’t care who you are, you’re going to get criticized.
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I want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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I think it comes easy to work hard. I was always taught, don’t short-change yourself. Keep working to get better.
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I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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Athletics keeps us healthy, gets us up and running around. It also gives you an opportunity to meet a lot of different people, which is very important.
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Surround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.
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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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