This is a subscriber-only article. Join Entrepreneur+ today for access

Learn More

Already have an account?

Sign in
Entrepreneur Plus - Short White
For Subscribers

Derek Jeter on What Motivates Him The Yankee great, Miami Marlins CEO and Players' Tribune founder tells us what pushes him.

By Entrepreneur Staff

This story appears in the January 2018 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe »

Al Bello | Getty Images

Athletes make for potent entrepreneurs: Their careers taught them the importance of strong leadership, a sense of mission and, well, success's rich rewards. Now they're drawing their own post-player game plans. "Enterprising athletes are building a brand and giving back to communities -- all of which are vitally important to long-term success," says Dave Meltzer, CEO of Sports 1 Marketing and host of The Playbook podcast. So who's on top? We weighed tangibles like money earned with game-changing contracts and endorsement deals, as well as intangibles like personal brand building, appetite for risk and the flat-out coolness of their business pursuits. See our list online, and be inspired by these leadership lessons.

Related: Serena Williams and the 9 Most Successful Entrepreneur Athletes

Here are four motivational tips from Derek Jeter.