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 JETERGood teams make the playoffs, hot teams win the playoffs.
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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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You have to take the good with the bad. Some players only talk to the press when they are doing good. When you’re doing bad you shouldn’t shy away from them and when doing good, don’t run up to them.
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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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I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
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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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So many people are insanely busy nowadays, and it’s easy to say, ‘Ah, I’ll workout tomorrow.’ But you have to set aside a time and stick to that schedule.
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I want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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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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What kind of influence did my parents have on my life? Well, they had the most influence. These are the people who are closest to me. My parents are very positive people. They’ve been supportive. They’re always there.
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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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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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I go into every game thinking I’m going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn’t enjoy it.
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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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If you’re going to win games, you’re going to have to come up with the big hits. That’s the bottom line.
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