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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.

Derek Jeter

I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
DEREK JETER

Love Myself People Wrong
I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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Distraction Myself Thinking
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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Adult Children Myself Possible Try
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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Myself Parents Teacher Time
I always take criticism as a challenge. It’s the way I’ve always looked at it.
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Challenge Criticism Myself Way
As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
DEREK JETER

Fun Myself Play Sports
I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
DEREK JETER

Day Dreams Goal Myself Team
So many people are insanely busy nowadays, and it’s easy to say, ‘Ah, I’ll workout tomorrow.’ But you have to set aside a time and stick to that schedule.
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Insanity Myself People Schedule Time
Work hard, love what you do, put your best foot forward and never forget the kid in you.
DEREK JETER

Forget Hard Work Love Yourself
The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
DEREK JETER

Legacy Myself Thinking Winner
If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
DEREK JETER

Care Match Play Sports Yourself
I can have fun anywhere, as long as I’m with good people. But in the offseason, I like to go somewhere warm, a nice spot in the Caribbean.
DEREK JETER

Fun Goodness Myself People Warm
I’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
DEREK JETER

Learning Mistake Try Perfection Yourself
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.
DEREK JETER

Influence Kind Life Myself People Positive Support
It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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Home Open Season Yourself
I go into every game thinking I’m going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn’t enjoy it.
DEREK JETER

Enjoyment Game Heroes Myself Thinking

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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