Everyone fears rejection.
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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There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do – and I believe that.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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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 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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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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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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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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It doesn’t feel different being here (at the All-Star Game) I feel like I’m on an All-Star team everyday.
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The big difference for me is that, as I get older, I find it’s a lot easier to stay in shape than it is to get back in shape.
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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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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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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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I’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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