If I put my name on something, I’m going to be involved. I’m not just going to put my name on it and not pay attention.
DEREK JETERI think it comes easy to work hard. I was always taught, don’t short-change yourself. Keep working to get better.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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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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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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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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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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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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You have to take the good with the bad. Some players only talk to the press when they are doing good. When you’re doing bad you shouldn’t shy away from them and when doing good, don’t run up to them.
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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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I always take criticism as a challenge. It’s the way I’ve always looked at it.
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I have the greatest job in the world. Only one person can have it. You have shortstops on other teams – I’m not knocking other teams – but there’s only one shortstop on the Yankees.
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So many people are insanely busy nowadays, and it’s easy to say, ‘Ah, I’ll workout tomorrow.’ But you have to set aside a time and stick to that schedule.
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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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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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What kind of influence did my parents have on my life? Well, they had the most influence. These are the people who are closest to me. My parents are very positive people. They’ve been supportive. They’re always there.
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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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