When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
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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When you put a lot of hard work into one goal and you achieve it, that’s a really good feeling.
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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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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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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I think it comes easy to work hard. I was always taught, don’t short-change yourself. Keep working to get better.
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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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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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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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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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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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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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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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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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I’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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