Everyone fears rejection.
DEREK JETERI 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.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I get nervous watching teammates. I get nervous for them. Late in the game, pressure situation, I’m nervous for them.
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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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Obviously, you’re known for what you do. But you still want to be known as a good person. You’re a person a lot longer before and after you’re a professional athlete.
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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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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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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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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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It doesn’t feel different being here (at the All-Star Game) I feel like I’m on an All-Star team everyday.
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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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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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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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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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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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