The big difference for me is that, as I get older, I find it’s a lot easier to stay in shape than it is to get back in shape.
DEREK JETERWe just want to win. That’s the bottom line. I think a lot of times people may become content with one championship or a little bit of success, but we don’t really reflect on what we’ve done in the past. We focus on the present.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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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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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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If you’re going to win games, you’re going to have to come up with the big hits. That’s the bottom line.
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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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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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Defense usually doesn’t make many headlines, but it goes a long way towards winning baseball games. There are a number of ways to make an impact during the course of a game, and playing solid, sound defense is one of them.
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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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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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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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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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