Now you see what you do is, you start off as a poor urchin boy, kill off your father who had this rich dude who owed him a favour, cash in the favour by asking if he'll take you in during this trying time, if he has any kids then you surpass them in every way and become his favourite, then you kill him off and inherit his riches. Now you're rich as **censor**, start buying your way into power.
Now here is where things may get hard. You are gonna have to now brown nose your way to the top. It's gonna take restraint but when you get there it'll be worth it. You'll be number one!
Wait... oh sorry this was meant to be bad advice. Walk up to the president and demand he steps down at knife point. It'll go well...