All of us dream of becoming rich and successful in life, but there are no shortcuts to success. You will have to face a lot of hardships and difficulties before you can actually taste success. If you have some money, you can think of wealth creation by setting up a business, or by investing it in stocks; and earn a lot of money. There is no boss to worry about and no targets to meet, you can do all that you want, at a leisurely pace. But to reach that position, you will need a proper business plan, you must take some risks, and have the right attitude to become successful. Becoming Rich and Happy If you want to know how to be rich and successful, there are a few options which you can explore. Starting a business, investing in stocks and bonds, using your talent, working in a risky environment, and writing a book, are some of them. Let's take a look at each of them, in detail. Start a Business: There are several opportunities for starting a business, whether online or offline. One of the best online business opportunities is creating an internet affiliate marketing program. If you already have a blog or website, you can write a review of a particular product or services, and provide a link to another business within the content. Once the end users go through your content, and register to buy a product or services you are endorsing, you are paid a commission. More the number of products and services you market, more the chances of revenue. Other online business opportunities include selling e-books online, paid surveys, multilevel marketing, and selling things in online auctions. Invest Your Money: If you are a risk taker, why not think of getting rich fast by investing in stocks, or any other assets which would give you a good return in the long run? If you prefer these options, there is a risk of losing everything you have; but if you know which stocks to invest in, you can earn a lot of money. Other than stock investing, other options include investing in gold and bonds. Go through the pros and cons before deciding on anything. Use Your Talent: If you don't like to take risks, a good option is to use your talent to make money. Say you are good at photography, writing or even programming; then why not use the skill? There are several websites where people post projects, which you can bid for, win the project, work on it; and on its completion, earn money. Work in a Risky Environment: One way wherein you can surely earn a lot of money is working in an environment which is full of risks. You can opt to work in remote areas; as a counselor, upholster or glazier, as they are high risk jobs, and pay you well. Write a Book: You can also write a book and sell it. This is one of the best options to not only become rich, but also famous. If you want to be a writer, you need to choose a theme which intrigues the readers; or else, people may not like to read your book. More than the ideas of becoming rich, it's the attitude which is important. Whatever way you choose to become rich, you need to pursue your ideas consistently. There would be times when things may turn out as planned. During such times, you need to remain positive, and believe that things will return to normal. Don't blame your luck to the losses you make, it's you who may have made a wrong decision, for which you may lose out some money. Another key point is to focus on opportunities rather than hardships. You need to think of how you can solve the problem, and if possible, turn it into an opportunity. Successful and rich people always dream big and follow it up with actions. Many a time, people may say that they want to be rich, but never act. No doubt, you may need money to invest, but more importantly you need to have a plan of action. That's more important, because successful people always have a plan of action. There are several moneymaking ideas, which you need to look at before zeroing in on one option. So these were some of the ways to be rich and successful. There are several more; you need a can-do attitude to actually be rich and successful in life.