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Andrew Scott Entrepreneur on the Books That Changed His View of Success
Andrew Scott entrepreneur and founder of Purplex Marketing, has long spoken about how certain books reshaped his thinking and helped him build confidence. These titles gave him direction at a time when success felt out of reach, and they continue to influence the work behind his upcoming book, Imposter Millionaire.
There was a time when I thought success was for other people; those with better education, stronger connections, and more confidence than I could ever imagine having. What changed was the discovery of voices I had never heard in my own surroundings, voices I found in the pages of books. They spoke of possibility, belief, and resilience and became my companions when I had no guides. Even now, as I write my own book, Imposter Millionaire, I see how my journey has been shaped by what they taught me.
The first is Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich (1937). Hill convinced me that belief is not just wishful thinking but the foundation of achievement. His simple truth: what the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve, became a mantra for me when belief was the very thing I lacked.
Michael Gerber’s The E-Myth (1995) gave me another revelation. I was working in my business, not on it. Gerber taught me to step back, to build systems, to create something that could grow beyond me. That shift in perspective changed the way I thought about business altogether.
Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (1989) gave me structure. It showed me that lasting success is not about a single clever idea, but about daily habits and consistent focus. Whenever life has felt overwhelming, I have gone back to Covey’s habits as a compass.
Each of these books shaped me in different ways. Together, they turned an uncertain young man into someone who dared to build businesses and to believe in himself. They reminded me that while success often looks like money, status, or recognition from the outside, on the inside, it is really about clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Perhaps it was these books that sparked my passion for business, but it was Positioning by Al Ries that transformed how I saw brands. It explains that success isn’t about being better, but about owning a space in the customer’s mind. Clear, timeless, and practical, it shaped modern marketing and continues to influence my strategies today.
To pre-register for Andrew’s new book, Imposter Millionaire, visit https://www.andrewscott.bio/imposter-millionaire
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