I think it comes easy to work hard. I was always taught, don’t short-change yourself. Keep working to get better.
DEREK JETERI think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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I have the greatest job in the world. Only one person can have it. You have shortstops on other teams – I’m not knocking other teams – but there’s only one shortstop on the Yankees.
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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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I want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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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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I like to hit the gym early in the morning. I feel better throughout the day when I get in a workout first thing in the morning.
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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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Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that’s to win.
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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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The last thing you want to do is finish playing or doing anything and wish you would have worked harder.
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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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