I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary 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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I go into every game thinking I’m going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn’t enjoy it.
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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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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.
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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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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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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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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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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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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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Athletics keeps us healthy, gets us up and running around. It also gives you an opportunity to meet a lot of different people, which is very important.
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Sneak out when things go good. It bothers me when people have good games and stand in front of their locker waiting for the media, then they have bad games and sneak out the back.
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Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that’s to win.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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