Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
DEREK JETERSurround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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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 think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
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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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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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It’s never over. You don’t want to be in the position to be down four runs in the ninth inning, but it’s not over until the last out.
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You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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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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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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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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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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Athletics keeps us healthy, gets us up and running around. It also gives you an opportunity to meet a lot of different people, which is very important.
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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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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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