The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
DEREK JETERI 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.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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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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You gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we’re playing a game. It’s a business, it’s our job, but I don’t think you can do well unless you’re having fun.
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Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that’s to win.
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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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I’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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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.
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I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
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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.
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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 never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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