In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
DEREK JETERHandle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that’s to win.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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My best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around.
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Work hard, love what you do, put your best foot forward and never forget the kid in you.
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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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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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I go into every game thinking I’m going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn’t enjoy it.
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I have the greatest job in the world. Only one person can have it. You have shortstops on other teams – I’m not knocking other teams – but there’s only one shortstop on the Yankees.
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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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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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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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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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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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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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