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

Derek Jeter

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
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
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
If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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Care Match Play Sports Yourself
I think it comes easy to work hard. I was always taught, don’t short-change yourself. Keep working to get better.
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Better Easy Hard Work Thinking
You can’t be sensitive, because you’re going to get criticized. I don’t care who you are, you’re going to get criticized.
DEREK JETER

Care Criticism Myself Sensitive Yourself
I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.
DEREK JETER

Family Forever Myself
My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
DEREK JETER

Believe Inspirational Myself Parents
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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Athlete Goodness Person Professional Yourself
It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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Effort Hard Inspirational Play Talent
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
Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that’s to win.
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Goal Oneself Professional Win
I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
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Distraction Myself Thinking
Everyone fears rejection.
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Fear One Liner Rejection
During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
DEREK JETER

Fun Movie Myself Season
In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
DEREK JETER

Leadership People Yourself

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