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.
DEREK JETERI’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.
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 last thing you want to do is finish playing or doing anything and wish you would have worked harder.
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There’s responsibility, but there’s also accountability. You have to be accountable for your actions. You have to stand at your locker when things are going bad.
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It doesn’t feel different being here (at the All-Star Game) I feel like I’m on an All-Star team everyday.
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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 attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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Everyone fears rejection.
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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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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 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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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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