Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter

26-Jun-1976


United States


Basketball Player

QUOTES BY Derek Jeter


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.

I'm not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.

I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.

Surround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.

When you put a lot of hard work into one goal and you achieve it, that's a really good feeling.

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.

Your image isn't your character. Character is what you are as a person.

If you're going to play at all, you're out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose.

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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