I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
DEREK JETERWhat 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.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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 try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I’ll always sign for a kid before an adult.
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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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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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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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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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I’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
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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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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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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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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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I looked up to my parents because they were very successful in what they wanted to do. I was lucky; I didn’t have to look far for role models.
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It doesn’t feel different being here (at the All-Star Game) I feel like I’m on an All-Star team everyday.
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The last thing you want to do is finish playing or doing anything and wish you would have worked harder.
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