Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that’s to win.
DEREK JETERI think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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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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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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I like to hit the gym early in the morning. I feel better throughout the day when I get in a workout first thing in the morning.
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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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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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I’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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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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It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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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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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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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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My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can’t take that away from me.
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