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

Derek Jeter

The last thing you want to do is play or do anything and wish you had worked harder.

Derek Jeter

You must have fun It doesn't matter 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.

Derek Jeter

When you work hard for a goal and achieve it, it is a really good feeling.

Derek Jeter

My heroes, my dreams and my future are at Yankee Stadium. And they can't take it away from me.

Derek Jeter

I attribute my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.

Derek Jeter

I looked up to my parents because they were very successful in what they wanted to do. I'm lucky; I didn't have to look far for role models.

Derek Jeter

I'm not perfect; no one is perfect. Mistakes happen to everyone. I guess you try to learn from those mistakes.

Derek Jeter

I have always been very careful about my work. You know, it started at an early age. I always had that attitude or mindset that I never wanted to embarrass my parents.

Derek Jeter

Sometimes people complicate things by thinking too much about what someone might think of what they say or do.

Derek Jeter