You have to take the good with the bad. Some players only talk to the press when they are doing good. When you’re doing bad you shouldn’t shy away from them and when doing good, don’t run up to them.
DEREK JETERI want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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When you put a lot of hard work into one goal and you achieve it, that’s a really good feeling.
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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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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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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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Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that’s to win.
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The one thing I always said to myself was that when baseball started to feel more like a job, it would be time to move forward.
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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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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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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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Yankee Stadium is my favorite stadium; I’m not going to lie to you. There’s a certain feel you get in Yankee Stadium.
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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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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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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.
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