I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
DEREK JETERYou have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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I want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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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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I like to dance and sing when there’s no one around, but, if I’m out, I’m really shy about it. So it takes a lot to get me going, but I enjoy being around music.
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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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I’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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I always take criticism as a challenge. It’s the way I’ve always looked at it.
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