You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
DEREK JETERSurround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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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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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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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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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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My dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you’re a kid, you want to be just like your dad.
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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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You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
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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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Everyone fears rejection.
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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.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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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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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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