I’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
DEREK JETEREveryone fears rejection.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
-
-
The one thing I always said to myself was that when baseball started to feel more like a job, it would be time to move forward.
DEREK JETER -
I think when things linger, that’s when they become a distraction. I don’t want any distractions.
DEREK JETER -
I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I’ll always sign for a kid before an adult.
DEREK JETER -
My grandmother asks me to race down the street, I’m going to try to beat her. And I’ll probably enjoy it. Competitive to a fault, sometimes.
DEREK JETER -
When you put a lot of hard work into one goal and you achieve it, that’s a really good feeling.
DEREK JETER -
If you’re going to win games, you’re going to have to come up with the big hits. That’s the bottom line.
DEREK JETER -
I get nervous watching teammates. I get nervous for them. Late in the game, pressure situation, I’m nervous for them.
DEREK JETER -
I’ve been lying to you guys for a long time, saying I wasn’t nervous and there’s no pressure. There was a lot of pressure to do it here.
DEREK JETER -
You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing.
DEREK JETER -
It doesn’t seem like the season really gets under way until you have your home opener
DEREK JETER -
Work hard, love what you do, put your best foot forward and never forget the kid in you.
DEREK JETER -
I think sometimes people need to get used to an idea.
DEREK JETER -
I think it comes easy to work hard. I was always taught, don’t short-change yourself. Keep working to get better.
DEREK JETER -
The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
DEREK JETER -
God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
DEREK JETER