In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
DEREK JETERYou don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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I like to dance and sing when there’s no one around, but, if I’m out, I’m really shy about it. So it takes a lot to get me going, but I enjoy being around music.
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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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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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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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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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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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It’s never over. You don’t want to be in the position to be down four runs in the ninth inning, but it’s not over until the last out.
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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 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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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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I always take criticism as a challenge. It’s the way I’ve always looked at it.
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