Been Testing and working on things!

             The gears in my head are always turning and the more I tinker with this very website the more views and growth we get out of it. Not just the website even the Social Media accounts. podcasts, blogs and our Discord Server. I will start with our server it is for the most part finished, 16 different roles and 5 of them being the bots that we have in there. As you probably seen CBOTW-Test that is my Official Test account. It is a real account and ran by yours truly and you will see it online from time to time. Been testing the Muted Role, Mods and other roles on there as well. 

            Now the website has been changing constantly and updating and improving things and one of the big ongoing projects at the moment is our Meet our Team and it has been a bit of a struggle with the code messing up the layout of the page, it was apparently was the <table> that was missing and once fixing it everything was lined up properly to how I want it. So the page layout and images are all up to speed and the next step or phase is the work on the bio pages and should be all up and running by the end of the weekend, possibly Monday. Anyways that is the post for today and as always I will talk to you tomorrow for a special post. 

Chris

New Week, New Start!

            Yes we may have had to deal with some harassment within our own team which there will be 0 tolerance for that has made me come to a decision to actually open up the studio a day early to discuss with Sammi, Sheldon and JBird some changes to our terms of use within the community and company as well. It is time for a major overhaul of our community and company guidelines and this week is the time we will be making those changes to our community guidelines moving forward and we will have to be a bit more strict on our rules. 

           To continue company and community success, sometimes you've gotta make necessary changes especially the team as you know we removed two team members and welcomed Sammi back into our community as she needed some time off for an undisclose reason but with her and our new Moderator JBird we will make things right and I promise to do a full week of streaming to make up for the issues in the community. I want to come clean, I want to clear the air what's been going on in our community and the company and moving forward will be most definitely different and there will be more information coming this week but that is the post for today and as always talk to you all tomorrow. 

Chris

Happy Easter!

             Happy Easter! It has been a bit of a crazy Easter this year with dinner with my niece, nephew, brother and sister in law, my parents to my niece and nephew's hockey game for 7 pm EST. It has been a bit chaotic but hey we spent a ton of time with them yesterday. Kind of why I said to my friend Eric to give me a text today as I probably wouldn't be available to talk and he understands this and gave me a warm smile meaning wow you're (me) going to be busy.

           Family means the world to me and why I was off yesterday and today and I may pop up for a stream today around 1ish as I am not planning to go out and most of the places are closed today so basically home for the day. That is what I did on my Easter Sunday and I hope you guys had a wonderful and safe Easter and as always I will talk to you guys tomorrow for another blog post.

Chris

After Hours Back on YouTube Soon!

                  After Hours will be back on YouTube Soon and right now is not the right time till we verify some things within the channel so soon we will be uploading shows and shorts down the road but right now we are working on that side of things right now at the moment we are waiting on Shane's new computer coming in which should be Thursday so during the weekend, him and I probably will connect and get things all hooked up with verification including possible live shows in the nearby future. 

          So be patient as we catch up on the channel and it could be soon as summer we are more active on there as there is 9 weeks 10 plus weeks of shows to upload, shorts etc. I need to organize things and get everything set and I haven't gotten an update as of the time I am typing this up but hopefully soon I will get an update and we can get YouTube figured out to move forward with shows and even potentially even live shows as well. Anyways I am so sorry for a late post and podcasts going out late but I promise I will make it right with you guys. 

Talk tomorrow!

Chris

CEO position will remain Vacant for Now....

           As you know the CEO seat is now vacant and what's going to happen with that role? Nothing for right now, the Founders will run the operations for now till a new CEO is named and right now, I personally am not ready for that but I have someone in mind and she's been at my side for about a month now even while I have been developing and building our Discord Server she has stepped up with the emails and running things while I am busy.

         Anything is possible to be honest. I have a few ideas in the back of my mind and my gears are always turning even on my days off and that is something I haven't done in ages and trying to take some time off Monday but the Reality TV Recaps Podcast got in my way especially for a long weekend I was expecting to be off Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday but that never happened. Anyways when I am ready to announce who the next CEO I will let you all know via video and that is the post for today as always talk to you all tomorrow!

Chris

Supermarket Simulator Bug & Minecraft Server Updates!

           I haven't played it yet since this bug has appeared on the game for Supermarket Simulator and we ended up getting 45,000 dollars which didn't last long with me as I spent my money to pay off most of the bills and getting close to loan free all together as I grind constantly with the game even off the streams on Kick as that is our home now for streaming on a weekly basis and sometimes daily.

         The other update is the plans and updates with the Minecraft server. We or I have been working on the arena plans from both the new addition, the new Rink 1 instead of the other one. The new building is now at a standstill and there is one panel of glass that sits there unfinished yet I have worked on it from time to time as I am working on Pad B as I have lowered the ice surface a tad, just a tad so that is the ongoing project at the time then back to the main pad which looks absolutely amazing. Still pending to finish up the office towers then Melon Head University as my niece asked me to do, haha. Anyways that is the final post for the week, have a safe and happy Easter and I will talk to you all on Monday.

Chris

When is Larry Returning to Podcasting?

             In two weeks, Larry will be back to the podcast probably a one time deal for now but in 2 weeks we are expected to record something and unless we get more Power Rangers Reboot news and Ghostwriter reunion interview but we want to try and return to doing podcasts together, even with that Spaceballs is on that list plus Back to The Future I, II & III. Slowly but surely we will get it done and I think what we want to do is record Back to the Future 3 movie reviews first then Spaceballs 2 weeks and that will hold you guys off for now. 

            Plus June is creeping around the corner and we will be traveling to Quebec and possibly Calgary this year. So time will be limited to record anything new possible but soon as he comes to visit in August, we will be indeed be recording something and never know! Justin & Larry and I could record something even bring back the Collaboration Podcast for the 3 of use perhaps? Never say never. Anyways that is the post for today and as always talk to you all tomorrow!

Chris

In August, Larry will be back in Town for a Visit!

             This is most definitely NEWS worthy for a blog. As you know, Larry has left the region back in December and has moved north, well I will be seeing Larry in August and maybe even in July as I am planning to go up to his nick of the woods for a visit. So this summer should be a ton of fun seeing each other and spend time with him. I will be going up to see him this year at some point in the year as I have a ton of travel plans this year and little too much but excited to be visiting him and him visiting us down here.

           Like I told him, his chair is waiting for him whenver he returns for a visit it is there waiting. You can imagine one of the things we will be doing is podcasting and I am excited for that but also if I can see him for 2 days or whatever amount he is for being down here to get a lunch in with him, Justin and I and I am sure he will talk logistics with me before he comes down here. Anyways that is the post for today and as always talk to you all tomorrow!

Chris

Hours for the Holiday Weekend

           Please note that our hours may vary over the upcoming Easter holiday weekend. We encourage you to check ahead before visiting, as some locations may have reduced hours or be closed on certain days. Here is our schedule:

Friday, April 3rd, 2026: Studio Closed

Saturday, April 4th, 2026: Studio Open

Sunday April 5th, 2026: Studio Closed

Monday, April 6th, 2026: Studio Closed

           There will be no blog on Monday as it is a holiday and we are planning to take some extra time off as we work hard to give you quality content each and everyday. We appreciate your understanding and wish everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend! 

Chris

The CBOTW Show Reality TV isn't done, YET!

           The CBOTW Show- Reality REECAPS are not dead yet! We are working presently to add on more shows to our line up with Survivor 50 RECAPS being presently the only one running at the moment but that will be change eventually as we work around everything to slowly release everything but remember we still have:

- Dancing with The Stars w/ Mary & Chris

- Canada Shore w/ Chris & Kevin

- Deal or No Deal Island w/ Chris & Kevin

          It is still pending and I have spoken to a reliable source through a friend you have seen them on our social media and he was here for the 10th anniversary nearly 2 years ago Eric but Big Brother US hasn't been OFFICIALLY renewed for a 28th season so we are presently unsure which was to turn as we have had plans to find a host for that but will come in time. So we are working hard to growing the Reality TV Feed as much as possible. Anyways that is the post for today and as always talk to you this afternoon for the normal post.

Chris

The CBOTW Show & After Hours Breakdown!

             I want to break down a possible schedule change as Larry is now slowly weaving himself back onto the schedule. As you know there has been a replacement in place of Larry's absence which is fine but as you all know he's been a bit more active every 2nd week more and more the conversations with him are getting deeper about all these reboots and reunions coming up. Anyways without further ado here is the actual schedule for all shows:

Mondays- The CBOTW Show, Corner Gas clips, 9 am, 1 pm & 3 pm EST

Tuesdays- The CBOTW Show, Corner Gas w/ Chris & Bob, 6 pm EST

Wednesdays-  The CBOTW Show, Malcolm in the Middle clips, 9 am, 1 pm & 3 pm EST 

                          The CBOTW Show- Reality TV Recaps, Dancing with The Stars w/ Chris "The Entertainment Man" & Mary, 6 pm EST

Thursdays- The CBOTW Show- Reality TV Recaps, Survivor Recaps w/ Chris, 3 pm EST

Fridays- Motivation Fridays, 6 am, 8 am EST & 10 am EST

               The CBOTW Show Podcasts w/ Chris & Larry Clips, 1 pm. 3 pm & 5 pm EST

Saturdays- 9 am/1 pm/ 3 pm EST: After Hours With Shane & Chris Clips [Social Media Reels] 

11 am EST: Bonus Blog (Website) 

1 pm EST: Social Media Stream (Facebook/TikTok) 

6 pm EST: The CBOTW Show w/ Chris & Larry (Website/Spotify Video/Audio ONLY) Varies from week to week. 

9 pm EST: After Hours With Shane & Chris [Website/Rumble/TikTok] 

           There is the schedule moving forward and what we are actually thinking, so enjoy the rest of your weekend and talk to you all on Monday!

Chris

Still Being Asked about Entertainment Man!

            I am not surprised one bit when it comes to you guys asking about Entertainment Man Podcast which now has become a thing of the past and don't get me wrong, I miss it but I am very much happier with the shows we currently have and so many new and exciting opportunities and you never know we may be asked by a TV station to cover a certain show and you guys know the answer will be. I left the feed up on all the platforms, Spotify Video/Audio, iTunes and all the other platforms out there.

           I have switched some of the wording around to let you all know that the show has now wrapped up and is there as an "archive" of past episodes that I have done. However, I thank each and everyone of you that supported the podcast and curious what I'm up to and always asking about the beloved show. I am doing just fine, still running ChrisBOnTheWeb Media but been more behind the scenes lately but that is the post for today and I will talk to you all tomorrow for a special post for you all!

Chris

And we're back on track!

             And we're BACK on track finally! We have finally caught back up with Reality TV Shows [Survivor] on The CBOTW Show- Reality TV Recaps. It took us some time to catch up and get a better rythm but now that we are back on track and ready to tackle the rest of the week ahead of us. Once we're caught up with editing, then we can see where we go from here whether it is recording the next Malcolm in the Middle or even working on Ghostwriter for when the series returns.

           Either way there will always be something to do regards and if worse comes to worse, I can finish up tags or go out run errands, I do need to send something to Shane AGAIN (LOL) becoming a master at that now and plus photocopying flyers as well which that will be the first big step after Easter is to get those done. Anyways that is the post for today and as always talk to you all tomorrow!

Chris

How to Unlock Lasting Personal Growth with Practical Daily Habits

 Busy parents juggling work and wellness, early-career professionals trying to prove themselves, and caregivers carrying everyone else’s needs often share the same quiet frustration: the desire to change is real, but progress feels inconsistent. The core tension is that strong motivations for change collide with everyday self-improvement challenges, stress, doubt, and old patterns that make effort look like failure. A lasting personal growth journey starts when growth stops being a mood and becomes a choice rooted in identity and belief. With the right mindset transformation and a practical approach to overcoming obstacles, change becomes something that can be repeated.

What Personal Growth Really Means

Personal growth is not a personality makeover or a burst of motivation. It is the steady work of shaping who you are becoming by updating your identity and the beliefs that guide your choices. A personal growth plan helps by turning that inner shift into clear goals, practice steps, and skills to build.

This matters because vague hopes like “be more confident” rarely survive busy days. Intentional practice gives you repeatable actions, while structured learning and skill-building make progress visible and measurable. Instead of guessing, you can track what you did, what improved, and what needs support.

Think of it like learning to cook on weeknights. You adopt the identity of “someone who feeds themselves well,” replace “I’m too busy” with “I can prepare once,” then practice simple recipes and learn one technique at a time.

Daily and Weekly Habits That Build Real Growth

These habits turn personal growth into something you can practice even on hectic days. Each one is designed to be simple, trackable, and flexible, so you can build confidence through consistency rather than relying on motivation.

Two-Minute Morning Intention

• What it is: Write one focus and one value you want to live today.

• How often: Daily

• Why it helps: It aligns choices with the person you are trying to become.

Weekly Skill Sprint

• What it is: Do one 30-minute learning session toward a role, project, or certification.

• How often: Weekly

• Why it helps: It keeps progress moving when schedules get crowded.

Mentorship Touchpoint

• What it is: Ask a mentor or peer one specific question and apply the feedback.

• How often: Weekly

• Why it helps: Mentoring links to career outcomes through steady guidance and accountability.

Five-Minute Mindset Reframe

• What it is: Practice the prompts and work on developing a growth mindset after a mistake.

• How often: Per setback

• Why it helps: It turns failures into data you can improve from.

Hobby Block on the Calendar

• What it is: Schedule 20 minutes of a hands-on hobby with a clear start and stop.

• How often: 3 times weekly

• Why it helps: Play restores energy and makes learning feel easier.

Keep Self-Care Steady While You Upskill or Return to School

Personal growth gets easier when your learning plan doesn’t compete with your recovery. Use the steps below to protect a sustainable self-care routine while you build skills for a career shift.

1. Set “non-negotiable” recovery blocks first: Pick 3–5 weekly blocks you protect like classes or meetings: sleep window, two short movement sessions, one meal-prep slot, and one “no productivity” hour. This works because it stabilizes your energy and mood, so your study time is higher-quality (and you’re less likely to quit). Treat self-care as actions you choose for your well-being, not a reward you earn after work is done.

2. Build a small self-care menu across life areas: List 2 quick options in four categories, physical, emotional, social, and financial/occupational, so you can choose based on what’s depleted. The idea comes from the eight dimensions of wellness and it prevents “all-or-nothing” routines that collapse during busy weeks. Example: physical = 10-minute walk; emotional = journaling; social = voice note to a friend; financial/occupational = 15-minute budget check that supports your career change strategy.

3. Choose an adult-learning pathway that fits your life, not your fantasy schedule: Decide your education pathway by answering: How many hours can I truly study each week for 12 weeks? Then choose one: a short skills course, a certificate, part-time community college, or a degree plan with fewer credits per term. Adult learning works best when you choose a course to suit you and your current responsibilities, so you stay consistent instead of constantly “catching up.” A degree plan can include focused tracks like online psychology studies when that aligns with your career shift.

4. Use a simple weekly upskilling loop (plan → practice → prove): Each week, pick one sub-skill, do two focused practice sessions (30–60 minutes), and produce one “proof of work” item you can show (a short write-up, a spreadsheet, a mini project, or a presentation slide). This is one of the most reliable upskilling methods because it turns learning into visible progress you can track. It also pairs well with the daily/weekly habits from earlier, short, repeatable reps beat occasional marathons.

5. Use a “structured program” template to make career development strategies concrete: Create your own lightweight program: a 6–8 week timeline, one target role or skill cluster, weekly proof-of-work, and a monthly review of your résumé/portfolio and networking outreach. Tie it to your routine: schedule reviews right after an existing weekly habit like meal prep or your mentorship call. When motivation dips, the structure helps you keep moving with smaller decisions and clearer next actions.

Personal Growth Questions People Ask Most

Q: What if I keep starting habits and then falling off?
A: Treat it as a design problem, not a character flaw. Shrink the habit to a two-minute “minimum version,” tie it to something you already do, and track streaks weekly, not daily. Consistency returns faster when the restart is simple.

Q: How do I know I’m growing if nothing “big” is changing yet?
A: Look for quieter signals: better follow-through, fewer avoidance loops, and faster recovery after setbacks. Capture one proof each week like a note, a completed task, or a tough conversation you handled. Small evidence keeps you grounded when results lag.

Q: Why does fear of failure stop me even when I want change?
A: Many people get stuck because fear of failure can make trying feel riskier than staying the same. Lower the stakes by practicing in private first and defining “success” as showing up, not performing perfectly.

Q: Can I work on personal growth without being hard on myself?
A: Yes, and it often works better. Build self-awareness through brief check-ins, since personal reflection supports steadier choices over time. Use supportive language like “What would help today?” instead of “What’s wrong with me?”

Q: What should I do when motivation disappears mid-week?
A: Switch to an “energy-first” reset: hydrate, eat something satisfying, and take a short walk. Then choose one tiny action that restores momentum, like opening your notes and writing three bullets.

Turn Daily Habits Into Lasting Personal Growth Momentum

Personal growth often stalls when motivation fades, progress feels slow, and the next step isn’t clear. The way through is the approach outlined here: focus on practical daily habits, repeat them consistently, and treat setbacks as information rather than failure. When the application of guidance is simple and steady, the key personal growth takeaways start showing up as calmer choices, clearer priorities, and more confidence that change is possible. Small habits, repeated daily, create the growth that motivation alone can’t sustain. Choose one practice for the next 24 hours, schedule it, and set a weekly review to protect your ongoing commitment to your self-development journey. That consistency matters because it builds resilience and stability that carry into health, performance, and relationships.

It is a busy day for us, today!

            Today will be one of our busiest days of our entire careers. What do I mean by this? Today, we will be posting 3 podcasts and the talk show. Here is the breakdown of our day:

9 am/1 pm/3 pm EST- Clips for Corner Gas 

11 am EST- Daily Blog 

6 pm EST- The CBOTW Show- Reality TV Recaps (Survivor 50, EP # 2 & 3 RECAP) [Website & Audio ONLY]

9 pm EST-  The CBOTW Show- Reality TV Recaps (Survivor 50, EP # 4 RECAP) [Website & Audio ONLY]

            Quite a schedule for today but necessary to get caught back up. Speaking of that Itomorrow but it is necessary and Sunday there will be a video finally as there are extra updates I would like to add so I will be re-filming the entire video from scratch but as always I will talk to you all tomorrow!

Chris

Deal or No Deal Island & Canada Shore!

            That's right Canada Shore, season 1 recaps are coming soon! With Survivor ramping up and getting into a time slot, we will be ready soon to record Canada Shore and we will be recording one episode per week and more than likely it will be on Saturdays @ 6 pm EST it will be posted up to our website and the other Audio ONLY Platforms which I am working on the server this week so this way Kevin and I can record the episode each and every week. This will take us 10 weeks to cover as there is 10 episodes. 

        

          Then after that, Kevin and I will move on to DONDI (Deal or No Deal Island) for the 2 seasons which I do not remember off hand how many episodes there is but it will take a while to complete but something to air especially in the summer as we are unsure if we will be able able to get a host for Big Brother US this summer and it has been confirmed but in the audition process so we have time but least we have something to fall back on for now. Anyways that is the early morning post and as always talk to you guys at 11 am EST.

Chris

Ghostwriter is on Hiatus for Now....

          Those in our Facebook Group, you already know this but Ghostwriter is NOW on hiatus for now and we don't know how long it will be on hiatus nor when it will be back and we both agreed to doing this for now. We are currently focusing on this Ghostwriter Reunion Interview; Power Rangers Reboot are the two big projects we are currently working on plus I have Corner Gas & Malcolm in the Middle active at the current moment and we have a full schedule and going to continue to keep this going.

        I know we have only covered one season but it will be back eventually but for right now we are focusing on the other shows that we are currently covering within the podcast and when I have time, I will be working on things when I get the chance so we are ready whenever we decide to return to that series down the road but it is not in the cards at the moment. Anyways that is the post for today and as always talk to you all tomorrow.

Chris

Back to Streaming!

            I am back to stream not just social media but you can find me on CBOTWMediaLive which is an old account of ours that I just left randomly on Kick for the past few years or even near the start of when kick launched but was one of our first channels we had back then. Anyways streams are back full throttle hoping to get affiliate and start getting subs on the channel and it is active on our website with the button by clicking the button below. Here is the schedule for streaming and it is so simple for right now: 

Saturdays: 1 pm EST (Subject to change)- Social Media Stream [Facebook/Instagram]

Sundays: 1 pm EST- Kick Gaming Stream

Randomly: Kick Gaming/Just Chatting/Work Cast

          There is the schedule and as always it is subject to change if there is an family gathering or I am out or just busy here at home or spending time with my parents but that is considered family technically. Anyways that is the post for today and as always talk to you tomorrow!

Chris

Consider this the start of a NEW ERA!

          This is a start of a new ERA! Even without me as CEO but Kevin is the new top dog, the new boss man around. Like I said I am still involved but this is what we needed in the company. It is what they call a corporate re-shuffle as we needed a new leader and sometimes in business you need a fresh perspective and exactly what we needed after 11 years of my reign of terror, it was time for me to step down. 

         Fresh new perspective and it will even prolong ChrisBOnTheWeb Media going forward to it ever shutting down is most definitely not an option anymore even if later I need to re-assume the role of CEO I will or go by Kevin's role that is always an option but right now he's doing a fantastic job behind the scenes and hopefully we will get to see him blog as he has been added to the blogging team as well as the podcast team (Audio ONLY.) The future is most definitely looking bright and cannot wait for you guys to see what we are up to next for this amazing company. Anyways that is the post for today and as always talk to you all tomorrow!

Chris

Change of Leadership & My Role in the Company, NOW.

            As you know, I have stepped down as CEO allowing Kevin take over as Director of Operations. Now you are going to wonder a couple of things: 1) What if something happens? Then the Founders least Larry and I can discuss what happens next.  2) What if he quits? Then someone else will be assigned or I will have to reassume the role again which I am not planning on it as I am very much happier in my role as Lead Content Creator/Executive Producer/Host/Co-Host. 

          So what are my roles, I am the head person for the Content & Executive Producer of the blogs and podcast programming with the assistance of my assistant Sammi, we are most definitely the dream team and ready for success and to continue with the company as we are strictly off our website and also Spotify & Rumble as YouTube is permananently off the table at this point. Anyways that is my role in the company and still am involved with the company and proud to give Kevin the guidance he needs to continue as my successor. That is the post for today and as always talk to you all tomorrow!

Chris