It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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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If you’re going to play at all, you’re out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose.
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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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I want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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My grandmother asks me to race down the street, I’m going to try to beat her. And I’ll probably enjoy it. Competitive to a fault, sometimes.
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What kind of influence did my parents have on my life? Well, they had the most influence. These are the people who are closest to me. My parents are very positive people. They’ve been supportive. They’re always there.
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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 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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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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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
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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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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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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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