In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
DEREK JETERWork hard, love what you do, put your best foot forward and never forget the kid in you.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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I get nervous watching teammates. I get nervous for them. Late in the game, pressure situation, I’m nervous for them.
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Good teams make the playoffs, hot teams win the playoffs.
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Everyone fears rejection.
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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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Defense usually doesn’t make many headlines, but it goes a long way towards winning baseball games. There are a number of ways to make an impact during the course of a game, and playing solid, sound defense is one of them.
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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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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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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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There’s responsibility, but there’s also accountability. You have to be accountable for your actions. You have to stand at your locker when things are going bad.
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I’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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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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My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can’t take that away from me.
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