<p>Depends - do you want to get into technology? Some background in engineering (EE + CE are excellent choices) or a computer science degree. Freelance work on the side will help, too (webdesign, part-time programmer, writer, consultant, etc).</p>
<p>The best thing you can do is read biographies of those that are successful (self-made might be the best choice). See what they did / didn’t do. Take note of their accomplishments, failures, and learn all you can about them. Try to “mimick” them in the future, but obviously, if you want to succeed, surpass them.</p>