In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
DEREK JETERDefense 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.
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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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.
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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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Obviously, you’re known for what you do. But you still want to be known as a good person. You’re a person a lot longer before and after you’re a professional athlete.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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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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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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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 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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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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My best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around.
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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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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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I’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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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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