With his name dominating headlines and fans screeching to get a single glimpse, Derek Jeter defined greatness. His humility defied his status and when it came to the game, his attitude was no-nonsense. A free spirit when in the clubhouse, he was the exact opposite when he stepped onto the diamond or faced the cameras. Where his beloved sport was concerned, no one could distract him. Jeter achieved such distinction in the league that even his rivals respected him.
Although he’s now retired, fans still utter his name with fondness. The Jeter-shaped hole that he left in the Yankees team is yet to be filled. Actually it probably never will, despite some decent newcomers. That level of excellence is not easy to achieve, but luckily, he’s giving some tips!
Derek Jeter gives the simplest tip to achieve greatness
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After retirement, Jeter didn’t move away from sports completely. He tried out golf, dipped his toes in the business pool, and even headed the front office of an MLB team for a while. Then in 2022, he collaborated with some big names to introduce a sportswear brand called Greatness Wins. In the case of the founders, it truly does. In addition to Jeter, the company is backed by ballet dancer Misty Copeland, Untuckit founder, Chris Riccobono, and hockey great Wayne Gretzky.
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And recently, the two sportsmen gave their advice on how to achieve greatness with one simple technique each. Jeter said, “The simplest thing you can do to be your best is to focus. Sounds simple. At times it can be very difficult, especially when you’re going through stressful situations. So focus is the one thing you should do in order to achieve your best.”
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While the Great One told people, “The simplest thing to do to become a great athlete is to love the game.” The official Twitter page of the brand posted the video and the two Hall of Famers gave their own unique perspectives.
What is Greatness Wins all about?
Sportswear and athleisure have become incredibly popular in recent years. But that has also meant all kinds of brands have popped up, with not much care given to the clothing fit or quality. Greatness Wins wants to do better.
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“Using only premium fabrics that can withstand your toughest workouts; Ensuring our signature clean, consistent fit every time,” reads their official website. It’s only been a few months since the clothing line was introduced, but with Jeter’s name attached to it, the brand is sure to do well!