This is the title of an article Eric Holmlund - the respected Internet marketing expert - has written on his blog today.
It’s the story of how a 16-year-old girl started her journey of Internet marketing and fought many different obstacles along the way… and is now after only 3 years, she is running her own successful business online.
But there’s one part in this story that makes her success a little more special…
She lives in Iran.
Curious to find out how this young girl could possibly make it?
So go ahead and read the full story on Eric’s blog.
I hope it will help you see how much power you have inside and how you can reach even your wildest dreams - just if you believe in yourself.
Have a great day! 
Buy Ladan a Drink! 
March 12th, 2007 at 10:53 am
Hey Ladan,
I’ve recently read about your story. It is truly inspiring. I wish there was some way for me to interview you via email but I’m not sure where to look for your contact information.
Anyway, I took your story to heart and I thank you for it.
Looking forward to hearing from you
March 12th, 2007 at 11:35 am
Thank you. Feel free to contact me at Ladan@LadanLashkari.com
Have a nice day,
Ladan
March 19th, 2007 at 1:59 am
Hello Ladan,
I read about your story in Eric’s Blog and am truly inspired!
I’m planning to put a post on my Blog about you, if you don’t mind. But it’d be written in the Malaysian language. However I’ll add an English translation as well.
I want others to be inspired by your tale as well.
Cheers.
Marlina.
March 21st, 2007 at 3:36 am
Hi Ladan,
Yours is a very inspiring story. More power to you. I wish you much more continued success. I hope one day you can make a move to a better environment where there is nothing holding you back. You’ve done amazing things considering all the challenges you face there.
You’ve got the right attitude. Never give up!
I live in California, USA and even without any of those restrictions its not so easy to start a successful internet business for many people, including me.
I plan on starting a blog shortly and I hope you don’t mind me telling about your story.
I really commend you on your efforts and success.
Good luck, now and in the future.
Charles
March 21st, 2007 at 3:47 am
Hello Ladan, respectfully I wish you all the best in life with many happy rewards and continued success… You’re shown us all a very important lesson. You’re living proof of a young person with drive, focus, a successful mental attitude, strength, and commitment to take action, you’ve overcome many barriers, thanks, I appreciate you.
March 21st, 2007 at 3:47 am
Hi Ladan,
How are you liking Toronto, Canada? I hope you are fitting in well. I am a Native Canadian from British Columbia.
I read your story and it was very inspiring to me to try harder at my internet business. I have been just looking around for the past two years. Could you believe that? I’m ready now to start, though, and I hope to get to know you through your teachings. Keep up the good work!
Keep up the great work!
Darleen
March 21st, 2007 at 4:21 am
Hullo Ladan,
Yours is a truly inspirational story. It also illustrates the real power of the internet. Now anyone, from any country, race, religion and culture can have a voice that the entire world can hear, and can change their own life and the life of others for the better.
Regards,
Trevor
March 21st, 2007 at 5:50 am
Hi Laden,
A truly inspiring story, may God bless you and give you more success in life.
I have one question, when u were in Iran, you didnt have credit card, paypal, so then how were you able to earn while in Iran?
Regards,
Ubz
March 21st, 2007 at 6:25 am
Hey Ladan -
Your story is fabulous!! Thank you so much for sharing it and allowing it to be shared, too many people give up and give in. You have furthered the truth of how powerful the combination of belief in oneself and persistence can be. Just reading your story caused me to step it up a notch that’s for sure.
Recently I showed the article to a friend of mine who has been facing some very strong doubters and when she completed the reading all she could say was, ‘Wow,’ and the look on her face was one of pure transformation…almost relief but very much full again of belief. Thank you.
I look forward to one day picking up the full unabridged version at Barnes & Noble. Rather, maybe you’ll offer it as a WSO first
Matt
March 21st, 2007 at 7:16 am
What an inspiration! Best wishes in your future endeavors.
March 21st, 2007 at 12:01 pm
Salaam Ladan
I read about your story on Michel Fortin’s blog. He re-posted the story from Eric’s blog. I hope this brings you a lot more readers. As commented on Michel’s blog, here in South Africa we have some obstacles like not being able to receive Paypayl payments. But now and then I receive a cheque from Google and I have no problem depositing it in my bank account.
I look forward to meeting you one day.
Sincerely
Ramon
March 22nd, 2007 at 5:32 am
Hi Ladan,
I read your story on Eric’s blog and your story just enlightened my day. You have gone against all odds to start your internet business and I truly commend you for that. I am starting out as a full time internet marketer based here in the UK and I initially had second thoughts about doing this internet thing but your story has given me a big inspiration to just believe in myself, work smart and follow my wildest dreams.
Thanks
March 22nd, 2007 at 7:40 pm
Hello Sweet Lady
I too read your story via Eric’s blog.
First off I’d like to say that not all Americans buy into what our government and the media say about other people. Just as there are people in your country who hate Americans and have never even met a true American citizen, we have people here in America who are frightened and hate anyone and anything that’s different. The good thing is, they are the minority of the good people who make up this great country.
My prayers and best wishes go out to you and what you’re doing. You are a true inspiration to everyone in the world. You’re the perfect example of what can happen if governments and evil-minded people don’t control good people. The sky is the limit and you can do whatever you believe you can.
I’m in the process of developing a website myself. When it’s finished, I’d like to feature you as an inspiration to people wanting to create a home-based Internet business.
I pray that our governments stay out of each others business and leave us as private citizens alone as well.
Best of Success,
Dennis Tays
March 26th, 2007 at 6:31 pm
Ladan,
Truly a pleasure to read your story,
over on Eric’s blog… You’re sure to
be an inspiration to many!
I pray that you find easy paths around
your many problems, and keep pushing yourself
towards success…
All My Best,
-Eric
March 29th, 2007 at 9:26 am
Hi Ladan, Your story is extremely uplifting… You have taken action and made success happen for you under a very tough situation; that is very inspiring. I wish you much success.