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.
DEREK JETERYou 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.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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 want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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I always take criticism as a challenge. It’s the way I’ve always looked at it.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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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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You gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we’re playing a game. It’s a business, it’s our job, but I don’t think you can do well unless you’re having fun.
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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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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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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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Yankee Stadium is my favorite stadium; I’m not going to lie to you. There’s a certain feel you get in Yankee Stadium.
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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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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 think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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