I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
DEREK JETERI love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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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 love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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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 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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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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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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If I put my name on something, I’m going to be involved. I’m not just going to put my name on it and not pay attention.
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When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
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I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
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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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The one thing I always said to myself was that when baseball started to feel more like a job, it would be time to move forward.
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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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