In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
DEREK JETERMy heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can’t take that away from me.
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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You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
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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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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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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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I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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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 have the greatest job in the world. Only one person can have it. You have shortstops on other teams – I’m not knocking other teams – but there’s only one shortstop on the Yankees.
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I want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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We just want to win. That’s the bottom line. I think a lot of times people may become content with one championship or a little bit of success, but we don’t really reflect on what we’ve done in the past. We focus on the present.
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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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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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 think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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