In order to do something you love you must take major risks, to get high rewards. Why should you start a business? Be your own boss and work when ever you want, along the way you'll fall in love with it. How to become a successful entrepreneur? Do not listen to anyone but yourself because at the end of day, it's your decision is what matters the most.  Is being an entrepreneur hard? Of course it is, you have to be willing to work hard, sacrifice and learn a lot. You'll lose some friends and feel lonely most of the times but that is okay, because in the long term, it will be beneficial through out your whole life.