Simple Answer; Create a hit game for the Apple iPhone and have millions of people buy it from the App Store!!!!
What, you thought this was some sort of 'Get rich quick scheme?'
Over at CNN.com, they have an article about a former ATM repairman for a large bank who created the hit game 'Trism' for the iPhone. I don't have one yet, but the game has a Tetris feel to it and looks VERY addicting.
The designer programmed the whole thing during his off time and now boasts his own developing company for future games.
I SOOOOOOOO wish I was this talented :P