You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
DEREK JETERIf you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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I’ve been lying to you guys for a long time, saying I wasn’t nervous and there’s no pressure. There was a lot of pressure to do it here.
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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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My dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you’re a kid, you want to be just like your dad.
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I like to hit the gym early in the morning. I feel better throughout the day when I get in a workout first thing in the morning.
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Everyone fears rejection.
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Defense usually doesn’t make many headlines, but it goes a long way towards winning baseball games. There are a number of ways to make an impact during the course of a game, and playing solid, sound defense is one of them.
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You gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we’re playing a game. It’s a business, it’s our job, but I don’t think you can do well unless you’re having fun.
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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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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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If you’re going to play at all, you’re out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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