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.
DEREK JETERYou don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I looked up to my parents because they were very successful in what they wanted to do. I was lucky; I didn’t have to look far for role models.
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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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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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You can’t be sensitive, because you’re going to get criticized. I don’t care who you are, you’re going to get criticized.
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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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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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Work hard, love what you do, put your best foot forward and never forget the kid in you.
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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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I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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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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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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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
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