Steps in Human Progress

Steps in Human Progress is a book by Christian D. Larson, first published in 1916. In this compact work Larson maps a practical, staged approach to spiritual and mental development — laying out “steps” that move the reader from personal aspiration toward higher selfhood, higher truth, and a deeper spiritual awareness.

Written in the clear, didactic tone typical of early 20th-century New Thought literature, the text blends moral encouragement with exercises in focus, right thinking, and the creative power of ideals. Readers seeking classic self-help, spiritual growth, or positive thinking manuals will find Larson’s counsel succinct and unapologetically purposeful: he treats progress as a discipline of mind and character rather than an accidental byproduct of circumstance.

Framed for modern personal development and mind-power browsing, the book remains helpful to those interested in historical New Thought writing, practical metaphysics, and concise guides to inner change. Its short chapters make it easy to use as a daily study or reflection aid for anyone working on confidence, clarity of purpose, and steady spiritual advancement.