John Daly on staying sober

[@markwilliam6745]

I know absolutely nothing about golf, I haven't ever had a morsel of interest, but I've watched all the John Daly videos on this channel.

[@milkmayn9849]

Me too lol

[@charlesschlotzhauer2385]

I think golf is hella lame, yet i find this guy absolutely fascinating.

[@simple2830]

Mark William same this guy is a fucking goon.

[@6gunronnie834]

Likewise

[@Mason_87]

Explains what I was gonna say perfectly.

[@bodietyler519]

How can anyone dislike such a brutally honest guy like John? He is so genuine and absolutely tells it like it is. The world needs more people like him.

[@2bigbufords]

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[@tatemericanpsycho]

Trump; Daly 24

[@bezzer1185]

Finally, an interview that doesn't try to make it all about himself and asks great questions. Keep it up man! New fan.

[@Scottx123]

He is absolutely shit

[@yokysnigga9647]

Scott Partridge id like to see you try to conduct an interview lmfao scott you’re a sad sad man

[@autisticfitness176]

@@Scottx123 Nobody likes you.

[@okiepita50t-town28]

I quit drinking cold turkey 34 years ago. No AA or rehab of any kind. He’s right when he says you have to want to do it. Nobody can make you do it. That said if AA is the way that helps you then by all means use that method, do whatever it takes.

[@kyzor-sosay6087]

Okiepita50 T-town I did the same thing with pain meds,just wanted to stop.Addiction is not a disease,it’s a habit,cancer is a disease.Humans do what they want to do.

[@okiepita50t-town28]

Kyzor-Sosay jp Agreed and btw I was addicted to pain meds for 10 years and quit them cold turkey too. It can be done.

[@comment3826]

@@kyzor-sosay6087 not a disease but definitely a genetic predisposition

[@andreww9513]

Nothing wrong with what helps you stop. Still looking for what makes me stop, but I sure know that AA isn't it. Getting closer every day, and videos like this help me cut back. Thank god for the Internet.

[@okiepita50t-town28]

Andrew Walsh you need to see it as a choice between an early and ugly death or a long and healthy life. When it is clearly distilled to those two scenarios the choice is clear. Good luck to you my friend.

[@barneygumble2630]

John is 100% spot on. I am sober 9 years my way. Tried AA and found the whole thing cult like and so depressing. As John says he didn't want to live in the past. There is talk about the 13 th step that AA refute. Daly is 100% accurate in everything he said here. Not saying AA ain't for some people but they would lead you to believe you can never get sober without them. Seen too many guys at top tables sharing about honesty then two weeks later you spot them at a hotel having breakfast with a woman they picked up in AA and it wasn't their wives. When new vulnerable women entered AA they were like bees to honey offering their help but for us guys I found help less forthcoming. On a personal note I found AA a load of bs and the rehab facilities that specifically work on their rules were crap. 3 years of AA and 1 6 week rehab only made me go out and drink more until one day I decided it was time to leave the party and that was it, 9 years later still doing fine. Good luck to anyone seeking sobriety and you may find it in AA but for John and people like myself we found another way. Good luck all.

[@klepcorp1]

AA is a life style. AA 12 steps only use the word alcohol once. AA helps you live life on lifes terms. You will not stay sober if you dont go to AA meetings.

[@xOGMETALHEAD206x]

the program was a decent start for me but in the end it didn't help much. thx for the input

[@austindaniels910]

klepcorp1 shut the fuck up. That's so far from the truth. Another brainwashed AA/NA piece of shit.

[@klepcorp1]

AA and God is the only way to be clean sober and happy.......

[@klepcorp1]

your words reflect that you are not in recovery of AA. no one talks like that if they follow the big book. Pray and go to meetings

[@rollumeasy8518]

Watch some more recent vids of John hes defo back on the Vodka. 👍

[@gnosticdemon1794]

he's 100% right, rehab has never been demonstrated to be more effective than just deciding to quit on your own

[@JewandGreek]

“I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.” ― Mitch Hedberg

[@stevenrose8321]

What

[@l-dv2502]

@@stevenrose8321 “I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.” ― Mitch Hedberg

[@ifancyurmom]

Mitch hedberg was the greatest 1-liner comedians of all time 😂 one of the greatest in general

[@shawn_b]

L-Dv lmao!

[@stevenrose819]

@@stevenrose8321 hey steve

[@cndvd]

He's a cool dude.

[@Louisjsmith]

I love you John Daly

[@CODCritic101]

It's good to hear him talk really one of the best golfers and a stright g John Daily deserves respect

[@Weirjetwashing]

I’m currently battling an addiction to cocain and all I keep hearing is you have to do a 12 step programme and go to meeting I have done this before and felt it was no use but still all the people and professionals say the same thing . This gives me hope that if I do it my own way I could come through it I have two young kids who I worry every day I’m not going to see grow up this is my only chance to get it right god willing

[@dc8105]

Bro you got this believe me

[@garethbater6900]

Admire his openness and honestly about his own experience

[@yankshomer7267]

Whatever gets u to a place that’s happy that’s fruitful for your self your family and your community Not one thing may work

[@tobysgamingworld1550]

You gotta do it for yourself nobody can make you. I respect this man. I’m not a golf fan but he’s my new hero.

[@robertlaporte2998]

God bless you found a power of Love greater than yourself to lead you! Good for you brother.Keep on keeping on.

[@aaronvincent9827]

I needed AA and still regularly attend meetings, but God bless him if that's working for Daly (and the rest of you in the comments). Keep it up!

[@knightingalesaid]

Daly is such a honest candid individual in answering these questions. A great guy.

[@joshsherlock2372]

He’s a captivating guy, much respect.

[@bigreddog3292]

JD is a legend.respect from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@jonnylons1]

Amen bro, I gave up drinking without the meetings, and I almost gave up so that I didn’t *have* to go to meetings. Went to a couple and couldn’t imagine anything worse. Not to say others shouldn’t go, just to say you can definitely give up without it.

[@unclequack5445]

Oct 18 2004 One of the best decisions i ever made, You can To !!!!

[@pad456dy4life]

John daly should have his own tv show

[@JJT303]

The guys a total fucking legend!

[@TheVesylum]

Well said. Everyone acts like the answer is rehab and sitting around talking, which it is for some people, but it can also make things so much worse if you are investing all of this time into concentrating on alcohol and thinking about what other people do with alcohol. Best thing to do is to push forward and not just focus your entire life on not doing something and actually talking about that. it can be problematic for people that aren't religious, because that is a vital part of the 12 step program, and it doesn't respect other people's beliefs, or lack thereof.

[@James-b7p2k]

This guy donated $30,000 to a family of man who died due to a lightning strike in 1991 at the golf course where he won and he wasn’t even wealthy then

[@dancaptain2055]

I hate those fucken meetings too. thank god someone feels the same fucken way.

[@ven.clydejarudhammo9716]

I understand exactly what you are saying John, one meeting in eight years. I got myself sober and was sober four years before my first meeting.

[@Cousinsjay]

Thanks John for opening up

[@klg6917]

Sobriety, like everything else, is a personal journey. Be with yourself, hold yourself accountable, and do what works for you. Some people like working out with a trainer bc they are motived to show up when someone expects them to be there. As long as you stop lying to yourself and to others, do what you need to do.

[@jesseascriven]

Until you see this part, you’d think he was perfectly happy smoking, drinking and living life on edge.

[@patrickharrison4763]

Agree on not going to meetings anymore. There is no set way to do it, and once you move on you should move on and go back whenever you need it or in an emergency.

[@AllinTMC]

I never quit drinking but I stop drinking like I used to.

[@ilikewaffles889]

AllinTMC good enough!

[@bsp5689]

AllinTMC whatever works

[@bamadeadhead]

MeAren ! But that isn’t good enough. Good luck trying that but it won’t work. You’re fooling yourself. I tried it😫. Exercise/Kratom will make you feel better than any alcohol EVER invented. I use the word invented because it’s a drug and Kratom is a leaf that grows on trees👍🏼😎👍🏼

[@Bruinsman-rh2dc]

bamadeadhead Kratom is a drug your trading one addiction for another stop fooling yourself and don’t pass judgment on anyone.

[@devinwatson4594]

Kratom is stupid expensive. I’ll stick to cheap hooch, crystal meth and public transportation, thanx

[@Betrayerslayer]

Hes right. Work the program that works. 15 months here. Love this.

[@bigdawg1758]

I went to AA. I drank more than ever. Left the meetings and haven't had a drink in 32 years. I'm 63 in May 19. I know what John is talking about.

[@777jones]

Big Dawg congratulations. Yes, some people are more comfortable in a group. Some of us are more comfortable being a lone wolf

[@bigdawg1758]

@@777jones Thax my friend. I'm not attacking AA and the thousands and thousands of life's it's saved. My experience with it was not enjoyable. I actually became very involved in the program. I took the positions of area treasurer. It's that experience that turned me away. There is nothing worst than the ego maniac dry drunk. The ones who think because they are clean they are better than most.

[@slydEvil35]

Thanks for sharing man good for you. I’m split on AA I know it’s helped people but all reliable studies I’ve looked at says it makes no difference in keeping people sober vs cold turkey. Some people need the program I guess but John really hits the nail on the head in that YOU have to want to quit. My grandpa always tried to quit for my grandma but he himself never wanted to stop. JD is a breath of fresh air when it comes to athlete interviews and I think it’s why he is still so popular today. Honest, genuine, and willing to admit things that may or may not make him look bad.

[@scottcampbell9610]

John is the man

[@julianhuerta6322]

beautiful words of wisdom and overcoming addiction

[@mikekosloff6926]

Spot on !!! I know it's good for some people, but I feel the same way, I do not feel comfortable standing in a circle holding hands, I do not like to get stared down if I don't want to talk or read !! And I don't like being told this is the only way to get sober, which we all know that is not true !

[@Louisjsmith]

We love you John

[@OXSEnterprises]

The man is right on this!

[@kendallevans4079]

Agree! Many ways, different for everyone. What works for you, works!

[@krayzdude1847]

True words only you can help your self for additions

[@timotot123]

Excellent comment about you have to make the decision in regard to addiction

[@marksmer1]

Great advice thanks brother from another mother

[@johnedwards4492]

He looks like barney ftom the flintstones lool

[@MeLoveChronicNug420]

The interviewer for this series of John Daly videos is really great.

[@falcoburke8687]

Mark H unpopular opinion

[@alburns9993]

I, like John, have problems with the twelve steps and the meetings. Daly tells it like it is. I admire you very much John.

[@neilallen507]

I was never able to get sober until I stopped doing what I was told I needed to do to stay sober. AA has at best a 5% success rate. Once I stopped meetings and being in this constant state of “recovery” staying sober became much easier.

[@aprilosborn1886]

John Daly can put that ball waaay past anyone with ease, hope to see him on a tour soon

[@Jkorn]

Meetings suck for me too

[@Thatguy-cf9qj]

Most honest interview ever .

[@yellow6100]

I kind of came to this kind of idea....in a way of "Not all the "program" says is exactly so for me.Some things need adjustments and some things I misunderstand and need to reunderstand"

[@dominickpalmer9415]

I like he says do it your way. I feel like I need my own place to really top off my health. Like cigarettes. Im over getting a buzz.

[@jacobjorgenson9285]

He wrote a song called " All my ex's wear Rolex's!"

[@WhiteyRavensTH]

It’s the title of a chapter in his book as well

[@radinsyah1574]

‘Nobody can tell you to quit anything, only you can tell yourself that’..... but at the end of this clip, you hear how his children made him wanna quit. Basically ’telling’ him through love and connection. Often, the strongest things in life are those that give a little, waver a little, and take in what others have to give. Like in a storm, the tall grass survive when the oaks fall. It takes courage and strength to be that grass, while the oak only appears that way.

[@Christopher-mn6re]

I dont drink anymore.... I dont drink any less either

[@matthewfranson6523]

JD. is probably the type of dude 2 drive up 2 u on the 1st tee and say need an extra man!

[@williamtyler7942]

I needed that buddy

[@jeremyjohnson8243]

My all time favorite golfer!!

[@MsDelola]

I hear u couldnt keep going to meetings.I did as well and have 40 yrs of continued sobriety,free of drugs and alcohol.Early recovery ,lots of meeting,later on ,I got bck into the main stream of life,living life on lifes terms,Gods w/me daily.

[@johndoe-gn6nk]

1 crown and diet coke in 6 years, but continues to drink 45 beers a day, I lov u John, i dont call the kettle black, I am a professional man and drink 18 beers a night after family time, lov u John God bless you brother

[@christrudell7966]

To each his own. Also; let's hear it for John's jacket!

[@permaculturedandfree2448]

My Grand father got to 55 then said fuck it! And started both on his birthday ..he never drank nor smoked previously ..He lived to 77 ..He died having sex..no joke..the sad part was he was not with my grandmother!!she has spat acid ever since

[@davesnothere2744]

Johnny Smith Holy fuck Thats hardcore lol

[@saiyaniam]

Nasty thing to do to her, prob ruined the rest of her life

[@richardconner15]

Johnny Smith HOW SAD. CHECKOUT THE WEBSITES WITH PEOPLE WOULD HAVE UNCONTROLLABLE ORGASMS. WHAT WAS THE DRIVING SUBCONSCIOUS FORCE BEHIND THEIR AFFLICTION?.THEY DIED DURING SEXUAL INTERCOURSE IN THEIR PREVIOUS LIFE. THAT FORCE EMOTION CARRIED ITSELF OVER INTO THE LIFE THEY NOW ARE LIVING, & ARE CURSED WITH THAT TREMENDOUS DESIRE, BECAUSE THATS HOW THEY DIED.

[@JonathanPoto]

your grandfather is a legend

[@ridgerunner7980]

i would drink before starting smoking that shits nasty.

[@dbcooper692]

I can't imagine the hangovers Daley has had. I couldn't as much water as Daley drinks beer!

[@VillaG89]

Thank you John

[@CadillacJak]

Some people dont need rehab they just need helped out of the hole they're in and get them dusted off and they can go back to living a normal life.

[@chippedspline]

Moderation Is key

[@martindebrois1472]

But (I don't know if he is) flat-out alcoholics can't do that.

[@wayup9674]

The cure is to balance the darkness and light fight and flight but people scared of the dark in AA meetings this fixes addictions

[@coldcrush9]

Weird that there was a grey goose ad right before this video

[@lKingRichardl]

The pic with him and his daughter I think he's wearing the same day date in the interview only on a black leather strap. If true that's awesome. John Daly loves his yellow gold Rolexes that's for sure.

[@burlatsdemontaigne6147]

KingRichard "All my exes wear Rolexes". J. Daly

[@davidlauritzen4420]

Please someone turn the volume down on that jacket.

[@jordanleslie3385]

I know right, SHUT IT TF DOWN!

[@HaggardBacon]

Freedom goes to 11, and stays there

[@IIrandhandleII]

Turn it up!!!

[@DayVid-il6mv]

American Legend 🇺🇸

[@SQUADEMPIRE]

aa meetings are depressing.. only you can fix yourself

[@tommy2tuggz]

Im glad im not the only one... its awful going to those meetings and made me think about it more. Just like John said, it focuses too much on the past

[@SQUADEMPIRE]

Dave Parra keeps people in that state of mind like you said the past and doesn't let you progress

[@austindaniels910]

Glad y'all all feel the way I do. I can't stand those meetings. It's like a cult honestly.

[@Thatguy-cf9qj]

It's a cult .

[@bamadeadhead]

Yeah I couldn’t handle AA either, it’s all about look at me! look how good I’m doing, you can be doing this good too as long as you do exactly what we say and come back here every week. Why? What can’t someone take HALF of that knowledge and use your own knowledge to quit something. You don’t need anything but strong will and exercise. Kratom helps tho👍🏼😎👍🏼

[@bogey19018]

Good man.

[@NicholasGhers]

Well now he drinks 20 beers before the turn so that didn’t last long. Absolute legend

[@schawnettarobinson8584]

I don’t want to live in the past. It leads to depression.

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

When in a vice grip ...I don't trust my own thinking ...keep going ...meetings for me, are my medicine 💊 like em, or not like em ...God knows, I don't 😊

[@danielfinn914]

Aa has actually harmed more people than it’s helped. And people that overcome addiction without it far outnumber those who are in it. 12 step programs are shrinking, and they will soon be rightfully relagsted to a much less influential place in society. They are inflexible closed systems that are not open to new data. If you want to leave 12 step and be free there are thousands of us supporting each other in forums and the people there are much happier and have a great sense of humor. Also I always thought it was unjust for Arnold Palmer to have a drink named after him and John not have one. If there were ever a golfer who should have a drink named after him it’s Daly 👍🏻

[@Mason_87]

Seems like a really cool dude.

[@christinecampbell6208]

got 28 yrs-never heard anybody blame AA and Betty Ford for their drinking ...LOL

[@autisticfitness176]

What happened to Jay Cutler?

[@deanalbertson7203]

John says to listen to yourself, but isn't that what got him in trouble in the first place?

[@internetvide0]

I think he got arrested at hooters for being over drunk not to long ago.

[@goldkillah1576]

That happened at the end of October 2008.

[@snoophogg1177]

Tony Roberts I think your head is about to big for that circle!

[@keithsparling5537]

Some people quit on their own... that doesnt make them alcoholic.... there are drunks, and there are alcoholics, they are very different. Most Anyone can get sober, but rebuild your life, become a productive member of society, and most importantly WORK A PROGRAM TO STAY SOBER! STAYING SOBER IS THE TRICK! I've seen many people at A A meetings that weren't alcoholic, but claimed sobriety from a disease they didnt have! It comes down to this, A A works, better than any other program to date, but it gets used and abused like any other organization that is adfected by mans ethics. A A does more to help alcoholics, and without a pricetag.... its the only place, where everyone is welcomed.

[@dave1927p]

I'm having a few while watching this. But it's ok because it's quarantine. Quarantine doesn't count

[@bankruptbritain6103]

I wish more Americans were like this guy

[@christophermacmillan7438]

His right no offence to AA but I've been there and half a hour in I feel like a beer because people sit around and talk about drinking

[@Rumpleman]

Rehab made me get far worse. Didn’t want to be there and made friends with guys that got me into hard shit

[@antoniosaxon8605]

Definitely like and admire John Daly but think he is unfortunately delusional about the extent of his alcoholism and how he can "handle it" without help. Some do, but not many. Wish him the best.

[@34672rr]

I found a great way to stay sober, just build up a really high tolerance, and alcohol won't affect you

[@TheVesylum]

I know you're joking, but alcohol will affect you in a more comfortable way if you have a very high tolerance, rather than if you had quit for a long time and drank again. It's far more satisfying to drink for your body when you have a high tolerance.

[@keithsparling5537]

Many alcoholics contemplate suicide. Most do at one point or another. They say, the time to go to a meeting.... is when you think you don't... Good job, keep it up! Thanks

[@kevinkev9996]

Yeah that's bs

[@aydenzucco6031]

realist shit ive ever heard

[@asdasdasdasdasdddify]

stop smoking, do some exercises and change your diet and return back on the pga tour! you have incredible talent!

[@goldkillah1576]

He plays on the Champions Tour.

[@awaw8256]

asdasdasdasdasdddify let the man be free the point of life isn’t to live long

[@TheOceanJames]

He just needed a good woman.

[@matthewfuller2309]

Also, having money makes it a lot easier But probably would have been dead by over abundance

[@clutch10001]

Is this interviewer jimmy Johnson's twin brother

[@andreww9513]

As someone working daily to quit drinking, the people who are most toxic are the AA nutjobs saying there are no other ways. Do you not understand how discouraging that is? There is no one way to beat this, in the same way there is no one way to beat any illness. Grow up and recognize that recovery is a spectrum not bound to you as much as the person seeking treatment. There's no shame in hyping what worked for you, but the sheer inflexibility some of you demonstrate is downright sinful and works against the message of recovering alcoholics.

[@dantean]

His demeanor struck me as disconcerting but I hope this works for him.

[@steveparham8221]

I have known numerous people with his attitude who died from that attitude

[@pepevonmengele3512]

100%

[@KHD00]

Reminds me of the South park AA episode with Randy

[@Littleblaza]

A guy goes to an AA meeting and invents a new drinking game while he is there , and one guy in the meeting says get the fuck out of here you old drunk lol... some people drink some don't it's up to each person to decide what is right for them , moderation is key if you do drink .