In the present economic landscape, it's difficult to find a single sure-fire method to wealth or even stability. One thing that can't hurt is getting started early; the earlier you start thinking about that first million, the sooner you'll be able to reach that goal.

Here are five ways to get through those college years wisely and be a millionaire in college -- or at least soon after.

Earn Money Every Day

According to the College Investor, 16-year-olds shooting for a million dollars by the time they are 25 can get there by earning a few hundred dollars every day. Those who want to get to a million earlier can adjust, but roughly $305 per day will get people their first shot at a million in less than 10 years. It's a big challenge to rake in this much as a young adult and not spend any of it, but it's not impossible. Online and offline work throughout the month -- articles, design jobs, mowing lawns, after-school jobs -- can get determined savers some income every day to help them hit their long-term goal.

Entrepreneurship

The best way to earn big is to start your own business. After all, one in four millionaires run their own businesses, so this might be the clearest path to a seven-figure bank account that's available. The best thing is that just about anyone -- no matter how young or old -- can be an entrepreneur. It's all about "providing a value and solving a problem," the College Invester report revealed.

Avoid Debt

Sure, some debt might be truly unavoidable, but it's smart to clear as much of yours as early as possible. It's also a good idea to avoid debt when you can. Only splurge on things that are investments and help you increase your income.

Invest

Another millionaire's classic secret is to make the money work for them. Think about it: you can only do so much work and there's only so many hours in a day, but there's no limit to investment opportunities. As soon as you can, invest wisely and earn money even without logging in the hours.

Diversify Your Revenue

A post about amassing the first million in Financial Samurai recommends considering aggressive and conservative saving strategies as early as possible. The ideal time to take risks is during youth, so it's okay to invest in growth stocks. At the same time, it is also important to put away and store some of the profits in a safe place -- even from yourself. Having a couple of income streams will keep you protected in unexpected circumstances.

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