Bettering Myself?

I need a change, i need to become more outspoken, make new friends, be more positive, and basically feel alive! I have started off reading this book “Today we are rich” which seems to make a lot of sense so far, do you have any pointers? Last week i tried to put myself out there and go to a “hip” place most people go to on my own but that didnt turn out so great :)