You have to take the good with the bad. Some players only talk to the press when they are doing good. When you’re doing bad you shouldn’t shy away from them and when doing good, don’t run up to them.
DEREK JETERThere 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.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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I’ve been lying to you guys for a long time, saying I wasn’t nervous and there’s no pressure. There was a lot of pressure to do it here.
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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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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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My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can’t take that away from me.
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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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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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I try to stay as private as possible; I know that’s difficult, especially playing here in New York, but I make an attempt at it.
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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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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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You can’t be sensitive, because you’re going to get criticized. I don’t care who you are, you’re going to get criticized.
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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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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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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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