The last thing you want to do is finish playing or doing anything and wish you would have worked harder.
DEREK JETERMy parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
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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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So many people are insanely busy nowadays, and it’s easy to say, ‘Ah, I’ll workout tomorrow.’ But you have to set aside a time and stick to that schedule.
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You have to take the good with the bad. Some players only talk to the press when they are doing good. When you’re doing bad you shouldn’t shy away from them and when doing good, don’t run up to them.
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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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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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You forget about it whether it was 15-2 or 3-2. It’s still a loss. It doesn’t matter what the score was if we win tomorrow.
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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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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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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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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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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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