Everyone fears rejection.
DEREK JETEREveryone fears rejection.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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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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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.
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Yankee Stadium is my favorite stadium; I’m not going to lie to you. There’s a certain feel you get in Yankee Stadium.
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There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do – and I believe that.
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I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know 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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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
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I looked up to my parents because they were very successful in what they wanted to do. I was lucky; I didn’t have to look far for role models.
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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 go into every game thinking I’m going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn’t enjoy it.
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