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I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.

Derek Jeter

I try to stay as private as possible; I know that’s difficult, especially playing here in New York, but I make an attempt at it.
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Attempt Myself Possible Stay Try
The last thing you want to do is finish playing or doing anything and wish you would have worked harder.
DEREK JETER

Finish Hard Work Play Yourself
I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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Contribution Myself Team Thinking
Sneak out when things go good. It bothers me when people have good games and stand in front of their locker waiting for the media, then they have bad games and sneak out the back.
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Brother Game Goodness Myself People
You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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Confidence Home Yourself
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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Different Feeling Myself Team
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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Game Myself Nervous Situation Team
I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I’ll always sign for a kid before an adult.
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Adult Children Myself Possible Try
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.
DEREK JETER

Influence Kind Life Myself People Positive Support
I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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Love Myself People Wrong
In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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Leadership People Yourself
You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
DEREK JETER

Myself Wake Up
I like to dance and sing when there’s no one around, but, if I’m out, I’m really shy about it. So it takes a lot to get me going, but I enjoy being around music.
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Dance Enjoyment Music Myself Shy Sing
My dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you’re a kid, you want to be just like your dad.
DEREK JETER

College Father Himself
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.
DEREK JETER

Insanity Myself People Schedule Time
I’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
DEREK JETER

Learning Mistake Try Perfection Yourself

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