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.

What an exciting time for football. And with the Super Bowl around the corner, you might as well make sure you have your appetizers and snacks in order. Whether you're excited about the game, the insane commercials, or the halftime show, it's certain that most people will be chowing down on apps.

Last year, a study found that appetizers make up most people’s diets on gameday. Interestingly, 70% of people skip the entrée and stick to appetizers on Super Bowl Sunday. This study also found that 41% say they tend to overeat.

Another study found that more than half of people look forward to game day parties because of the food. Also, highlighted is that 74% of people plan to make food at home. Meanwhile, 26% plan to order from restaurants. Either way, there will be food.

Taste of Home compiled a list of what they consider to be the best of the best when it comes to apps. Their top five include an antipasto platter with meat and cheese cubes, pepper jelly hogs in a blanket, beef Wellington fried wontons, fruit charcuterie board, and ham and Swiss sliders.

There’s something for everyone from last-minute party throwers to ambitious hosts. If you're looking for something quick chips and dip is a go. If you're looking for something with a bit of pizazz, maybe try a quesadilla ring.

This year's Super Bowl will be held on Sunday, Feb. 11. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST. Whether you're tuning in for the game, watching for the commercials, or just want to see Usher's halftime show, make sure you have your snacks ready to go.

There are many game day apps you can add to the menu, from wings, dips, and sliders, to desserts, and breads. Check out these appetizers that will make watching the game even more fun.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.