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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.

Derek Jeter

In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
DEREK JETER

Leadership People Yourself
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.
DEREK JETER

Better Early Feeling Morning Myself
My grandmother asks me to race down the street, I’m going to try to beat her. And I’ll probably enjoy it. Competitive to a fault, sometimes.
DEREK JETER

Competition Enjoyment Mistake Myself Race Street Try
I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
DEREK JETER

Attribution Avoid Distraction Myself Necessary Success Understand
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.
DEREK JETER

College Father Himself
You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
DEREK JETER

Myself Wake Up
If you’re going to play at all, you’re out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose.
DEREK JETER

Game Hate Lose Myself Play
Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
DEREK JETER

Fun Greatness Myself Sports Watch Writing
When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
DEREK JETER

Myself Parents Teacher Time
I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
DEREK JETER

Laughter Myself Right Thinking
It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
DEREK JETER

Effort Hard Inspirational Play Talent
If you’re going to win games, you’re going to have to come up with the big hits. That’s the bottom line.
DEREK JETER

Big Game Win Yourself
You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
DEREK JETER

Adjustment Compromise Growth Old
Surround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.
DEREK JETER

Best Goodness Honesty Interest People Surround Yourself
Good teams make the playoffs, hot teams win the playoffs.
DEREK JETER

Championships Goodness Match Sports Team Win
When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
DEREK JETER

Excuse Myself Teaching Young

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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