The Derrick Jacobs Playbook Podcast — Live from Garage Bar (Ada)

Most people think confidence means never showing weakness. In this raw, unfiltered episode, Derrick Jacobs—author of Complimentary Chips and Salsa: The Playbook for Getting What You Want—argues the opposite: real power starts with ownership. Recorded live at the Garage Bar in Ada, Derrick opens up about a lifetime of OCD—obsession, compulsion, and the disorder that can quietly imprison a life—and how putting love first helped him rewire his habits, save his marriage, and show up as a better husband and father.

Derrick’s wife, Bonnie, joins to share the spouse’s perspective after 28 years together—the sticky-note moments, the rituals, the relapses, the slow wins—and why “comfort is the enemy of potential.” Michael moderates as they unpack how fear drives our daily choices, why labels can blind us to root causes, and the simple, brutal first step for anyone struggling: take ownership.

What you’ll hear:

• The plain-English meaning of OCD and why it’s deeper than quirky habits

• How rituals, shame, and masking keep the cycle alive—and how to break it

• The strategy that actually helped: replacing obsession with something you want more

• Practical guidance for spouses/parents: compassion without enabling

• A mindset shift for fear—turning the unknown into a winnable outcome

If this conversation hits home, grab Complimentary Chips and Salsa (paperback, ebook, or audio) and connect with Derrick on social to keep the dialogue going.

Remember: what you won’t accept, you cannot change.