The big difference for me is that, as I get older, I find it’s a lot easier to stay in shape than it is to get back in shape.
DEREK JETERThe only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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We just want to win. That’s the bottom line. I think a lot of times people may become content with one championship or a little bit of success, but we don’t really reflect on what we’ve done in the past. We focus on the present.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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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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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I’ll always sign for a kid before an adult.
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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
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I have the greatest job in the world. Only one person can have it. You have shortstops on other teams – I’m not knocking other teams – but there’s only one shortstop on the Yankees.
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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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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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If I put my name on something, I’m going to be involved. I’m not just going to put my name on it and not pay attention.
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The one thing I always said to myself was that when baseball started to feel more like a job, it would be time to move forward.
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