I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.
DEREK JETERI want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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 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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I try to stay as private as possible; I know that’s difficult, especially playing here in New York, but I make an attempt at it.
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When you put a lot of hard work into one goal and you achieve it, that’s a really good feeling.
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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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I’m not one to sit around and be satisfied about something. I can always get better.
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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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There’s responsibility, but there’s also accountability. You have to be accountable for your actions. You have to stand at your locker when things are going bad.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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You have to be confident, if you’re not confident you might as well go home.
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My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can’t take that away from me.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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You don’t just accidentally show up in the World Series.
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