Kick Butt Tip: Yankees’ Legend Derek Jeter Says There’s No Excuse
Today’s Kick Butt Tip of the Day comes from New York Yankees superstar Derek Jeter.
Jeter spent 20 incredible years playing shortstop for the Yankees.
How did it all begin? In 1992, the Yankees drafted Jeter right out of high school.
For most of us, we only know about Jeter’s successful years. It wasn’t until 3 years later, in 1995 that Derek Jeter officially debuted as a New York Yankee.
But prior to joining the Yankees, Jeter spent four seasons in Minor League baseball in Tampa, Florida and later as a member of the South Atlantic League and the nearby Greensboro Hornets.
While in the Minor Leagues, Jeter had to overcome a number of challenges including making multiple errors during play and not batting well.
Once Jeter was drafted by the New York Yankees, his talents became obvious to so many sports fans. In 1996 Jeter became the starting shortstop for the Yankees and went on to win not only the
Rookie of the Year award but also helped lead the New York Yankees to a World Series title by beating my Atlanta Braves.
Jeter’s hard work paid off. In 2020, Jeter became a member of the esteemed Baseball Hall of Fame.
Today’s Derek Jeter Kick Butt Tip of the Day is: “There may be people that have more talent than you but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you.” Because of hard work and focus, Jeter went from a troubled Minor League player to one of the greatest New York Yankees ever. So, if Derek Jeter can overcome challenges and become the best in his field, you can too.
Remember, God don’t make no junk. You are awesome! Now go be awesome.
– Don Chase’s Kick Butt Tip of the Day is a daily motivational feature designed to give you the inspiration you need to power through your day. Check out all the Kick Butt Tips here.
Score Big With These 5 Tasty Game Day Appetizers
Chicken Wings
Whether you’re going store-bought or homemade, chicken wings are a definite crowd pleaser. They’re easily customizable from a simple dry rub to a tossed-in sauce moment. And if you are trying to keep things somewhat on the healthier side, you can always bake your wings instead of frying them.
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Nachos
Nachos are a game-day favorite for many. You can go all out with toppings or keep it simple if you need to make something quick. The main ingredients include tortilla chips, cheese, and toppings. These toppings can be meat, tomatoes, black olives, black beans, corn, onions, among others.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo chicken dip features chicken mixed with your favorite buffalo sauce and cream cheese. If don’t feel like cooking the chicken, you can always grab a rotisserie chicken. It can be paired with tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.
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Loaded Potato Skins
These are a budget-friendly option that can be made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand. It’s a more effortless appetizer made with the crispy skins of a baked potato filled with bacon, cheese, sour cream, and chives. To make it more of an appetizer, you can opt for smaller potatoes.
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Man 'n' Cheese Bites
This appetizer is like a miniature bite of comfort food. They’re creamy balls of mac and cheese that are crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside. And they are made with a few ingredients including pasta, cheese, milk, flour, eggs, panko, and seasonings.
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