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.
DEREK JETERI’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.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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It’s never over. You don’t want to be in the position to be down four runs in the ninth inning, but it’s not over until the last out.
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You gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we’re playing a game. It’s a business, it’s our job, but I don’t think you can do well unless you’re having fun.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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Good teams make the playoffs, hot teams win the playoffs.
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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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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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If you’re going to win games, you’re going to have to come up with the big hits. That’s the bottom line.
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I’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
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I 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.
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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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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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It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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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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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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