Derek Carr Quotes

I have good people around me, so I always have advice. A lot of people can talk to me, but it's me, of course, who still has to take that to the track and to perform.

I surround myself with guys who are pretty successful, good people, and I think the two biggest influences in my life lately have been Tim Tebow and Ryron Gracie.

I have my parents to keep me in check, a team that loves me, and I have the ability to go out there, dream, and chase it.

John and I were lucky because our mother was a strong woman with high expectations and a strong sense of values. She encouraged us to pursue things we were interested in and not think about what other people wanted us to do.

What I do is prepare myself until I know I can do what I have to do.

You need someone who is going to help you make that better version of yourself.

Part of my success was having a place to play as a kid.

Whether I'm running, working, relating, parenting, learning - whatever I'm doing, I want to surround myself with people who push me.

I won't ever put myself in a bad position so that people can say bad things about me. I make smart decisions, and my friends and my family, they are all there for the right reason.

A lot of people tell me a lot of things about my conduct, my game, my future... but I try to stay away from their words of wisdom. I don't let it distract me. On the field, you will be facing the ball alone. If you fail, you will the only one to blame. So, you should be the one deciding for yourself.

I was always very independent and looked out for myself. I think that ability really helped me in later years both in sports and in theatre.

I'm a strong person, and when I am not in the team, I can motivate myself to keep focused and be prepared for when I get called on.

Education, hard work, dedication, a support system, and knowing my life had value - these were what had made all the difference.

When beginning your entrepreneurial journey, acknowledge that you become a product of the five people you spend the most time with. So choose your company wisely.

I have plenty of good people around me I can talk to and for me it's the man in the mirror that gives the answers if I have hard times or if I doubt.

My mother has taught me to be self-reliant, independent and ambitious. She has taught me to chase my goals even though nobody believes in you, you need to believe and you need to fly.

The confidence in my ability to be a performer, a steeliness about survival... I learnt all those things from my dad.

Surround yourself with people who support you. Find champions.

Struggling with confidence and self-doubt are things that everyone goes through, especially kids, but I set goals, worked hard and leant on the people around me.

I'm a professional, and I know what I have to do. I know where I've failed and how I've grown up.

Find a group of friends that are going to push you and want you to do better whether it's in the classroom or on the court.

If you have a good support system like your family and your friends around you, then you can't go wrong. So just believe in yourself, do you your thing, and stay strong in what you believe in.

I did a lot of tae kwon do and branched off into other stuff later on, but tae kwon do is great. It was my equalizer. That was how I was able to survive in the land of the giants. Thank God for that.

Coaches often sting me to get the best of me. I am used to it.

I've surrounded myself with good people, so that keeps my head on my shoulders.