When you put a lot of hard work into one goal and you achieve it, that’s a really good feeling.
DEREK JETERI’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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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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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I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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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 always take criticism as a challenge. It’s the way I’ve always looked at it.
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It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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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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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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You forget about it whether it was 15-2 or 3-2. It’s still a loss. It doesn’t matter what the score was if we win tomorrow.
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Obviously, you’re known for what you do. But you still want to be known as a good person. You’re a person a lot longer before and after you’re a professional athlete.
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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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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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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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Work hard, love what you do, put your best foot forward and never forget the kid in you.
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