I think it comes easy to work hard. I was always taught, don’t short-change yourself. Keep working to get better.
DEREK JETERThe last thing you want to do is finish playing or doing anything and wish you would have worked harder.
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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 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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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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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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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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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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It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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My best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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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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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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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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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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