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 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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I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I’ll always sign for a kid before an adult.
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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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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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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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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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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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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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I always take criticism as a challenge. It’s the way I’ve always looked at it.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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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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