The big difference for me is that, as I get older, I find it’s a lot easier to stay in shape than it is to get back in shape.
DEREK JETERGod, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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Defense usually doesn’t make many headlines, but it goes a long way towards winning baseball games. There are a number of ways to make an impact during the course of a game, and playing solid, sound defense is one of them.
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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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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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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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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 attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
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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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I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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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’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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If you’re going to win games, you’re going to have to come up with the big hits. That’s the bottom line.
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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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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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