Thank you for vising my blog again, even though it’s been a long time I haven’t posted any updates here.

“So where have you been, Ladan?”

You know how Twitter and Facebook have become so popular these days. Twitter is just like a blog where you can post your latest updates, but it is even faster and easier.

You can also use Facebook to share your latest news, tips, and interesting resources in a more personal way.

That’s why for the last several months, I have been actively posting new personal development tips and resources mostly on Twitter and Facebook - not on this blog anymore. Because they are faster and I can share more helpful content with you.

So if you have enjoyed reading this blog so far, you can find more updates on my Twitter and Facebook pages here:

• Ladan Lashkari on Facebook
• Ladan Lashkari on Twitter

I update these two almost every day, so you can discover lots of cool tips and tricks about success, motivation, and personal development there.

It does NOT mean I won’t post anything new to this blog any longer. I will still keep updating this blog from time to time.

See you around!

This was written on the tomb of an Anglican bishop (1100 A.D.) among the crypts of Westminster Abbey in London. I think we all can learn something from it…

“When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world.

As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change, so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country. But it, too, seemed immovable.

As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only my family, those closest to me, but alas, they would have none of it.

And now as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realize: If I had only changed my self first, then by example I would have changed my family.

From their inspiration and encouragement, I would then have been able to better my country and, who knows, I may have even changed the world. “

Isn’t it amazingly true?

Today, how are we changing and growing ourselves just like how we want our world to become?

It is the first step and the most important step. After all, if everyone keeps trying to change others while he is still full of flaws… how can it ever work?

You have heard they say “Life is full of choices.” So how true is it?

Sometimes we may barely notice the important, even life changing choices we are making every day. We may think we are simply living our  life normally and going along with it - while what we’re really doing is making lots of different choices.

So how about you invest 3 minutes and answer the following questions to help you discover what choices you’re really making in your life right now and if you are aware of them…

To sleep “just” one more hour on a Saturday morning… or to wake up earlier and make the most of your weekend to have more fun and spend more time with your loved ones?

To keep watching the TV, and the next show, and the next… until you notice hours of your time have flown away in a blink without getting much done… or to take control, turn off the TV, and accomplish more important and productive tasks to help you go closer to your real goals?

To shy away from the challenges on your path to success… or to stand tall and strong in front of them, look them in the eye and declare, “I am stronger than you. You may defeat anyone BUT me.”?

To keep on being in a relationship or friendship that is holding you back, telling yourself it’s OK… or let go of that relationship and gain freedom to move on with your life and your dreams?

To keep on the habit of smoking… or to quit for good and add 10 years to your life and double your energy level and health?

To eat that tempting cookie or food, thinking “just one more won’t hurt”… or keep up your self-decipline and follow your diet for a healthier and sexier body?

To pick up the phone and get in touch with your old friend and rekindle the friendship… or keep telling yourself I’ll do it “some other time” when I’m free (aka a day that never comes.)

To choose the motto for your life, “Every man for himself” or “If I don’t take care of myself, no one else will.”… or to choose to love yourself first, but still help others, touch lives, and make our world a better place in any way you can?

To blame your life circumstances and other people for your problems… or to stop making excuses and take control of your life’s ship and sail it to any direction you want?

So how did your test go? Did it help see your power to choose in a new light? (And this was just a tiny example of the big picture.)

It’s ALL your choice.

So for a test today, how about you put your day under a magnifying glass to notice the small and big choices you make and what results they bring for you?

Once notice your power to choose and change everything, you can boost your speed to achieve your dreams. I promise you.

“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.”
- William Jennings Bryan

Have a great day full of choices!

Warm greetings!

You may have noticed it’s been a long time since the last post here. I’ve been meaning to update this blog and keep in touch with you for quite some time… but lots of things were keeping me busy.

I guess that’s what happens when you travel from one country to another, have a business you’re passionate about, engage in 7+ types of sports, and so much more.

But anyway, the important thing is…

I am here now.

And have decided to make it a part of my still-busy schedule to update this blog for you, and share new exciting resources, fun tips and ideas, and lots of more interesting news with you on a regular basis.

So stay tuned for the next post because there is something interesting in it for you.

See you around!

Ladan

I was tagged a couple of weeks ago to reveal 25 random things about myself. OK, today I finally got some time to share it here. So here you go…

#1. I am very happy, cheerful, and energetic 99% of the time. When you see me - day or night - Ladan is usually smiling and is excited about life. Some people are surprised to see it when they first get to know me. So you’ve been “warned”.

#2. I was very naughty and playful when I was a kid. I was the leader of kids in our apartment and school to do weird, playful adventures and get caught by parents or teachers.

#3. I learned Taekwondo - to get a stronger mindset and for self-defense if ever necessary.

#4. I won a gold medal in the International Painting Competition in 1995 in Japan. Several years later, I won another award in the International Digital Painting Competition done using computer graphic design programs.
So you could say I love painting and am pretty good at it.

#5. I love the rain. Unlike most people who run away when the rain starts, you’ll find me out in the rain - sometimes with an umbrella and sometimes even not. I feel it brings down lots of positive energy and life with it.

#6. I can speak English and Persian fluently, plus some French, German, Korean, Japaese, and Arabic.

#7. Here’s how I looked like when I was a kid….

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If you’ve been wondering what Ladan has been doing lately, the answer is simple: I’ve been having lots of fun traveling to different parts of Malaysia and enjoy it to the fullest.

Life is too precious to be working all the time and since my Internet marketing business is mostly on autopilot, it gives me the freedom to go anywhere and do anything I want every day. (That’s why I recommend YOU automate your business too.)

So I decided to share with you some photos of these recent adventures for fun. Also if you want to visit Malaysia one day, you’ll have a good list of fun places to visit yourself then.

You may have seen the recent Christmas photos post. Now here are more photos and adventures…

Adventure #1: Johor Bahru

It is another big city in Malaysia other than Kuala Lumpur. I took a vacation there recently and visited some interesting places. One of them was the Desaru beach which you can see here…

A beautiful beach in Johor Bahru.

Ladies and gentlemen… welcome to my humble house.

And here are more adventures…

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“The newest attorney at the world’s most powerful law firm has never lost a case. But he’s about to lose his soul.”

I watched this movie a couple of nights ago and liked it a lot, so decided to share it with you here.

Friendly Warning: Don’t watch this movie if you are very religious and sensitive. You’re going to hear some controversial conversations about God and religion.

I enjoyed watching this movie from two aspects…

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So you discovered some great Korean music a few days ago and now it’s time to tap into another culture and music style: Japanese.

I’ve watched quite a number of Japanese movies and also have heard many different Japanese songs while eating Japanese restaurants a gazillion times.

So here are some of my favorite Japanese music you can enjoy listening…

Here’s also the direct link to the playlist on iMeem to listen to it for FREE: Best Japanese Songs

Enjoy!

P.S. Stay tuned for the next top playlist from another part of the world soon.

So we are still in the most amazing part of the year: the Christmas and New Year holidays. It’s when we catch up more with our family and loved ones.

The love and fun in the air is just undeniable.

I’ve been meeting my friends a lot during the holidays, having adventures, and visiting different fun places and Christmas shows.

I decided to share some of these photos with you here…

Me in my “Christmas house” in the Ikano shopping mall. Want to come in and join?

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