Social media hook:
Don't Make This Mistake

Warning format prevents mistakes and provides value through error avoidance.

Problem-Solution Hooks

Why does "don't make this mistake" work?

"Don't make this mistake" works because it creates fear. People think: "I don't want to make mistakes. I need to know what to avoid." It's protection wrapped in fear.

Plus, mistake warnings create value. When you warn about mistakes, you're providing value. "Don't make this mistake when you start posting" makes people think: "I'm about to start. I should see this first." People love warnings that prevent failure.

What makes mistake warnings so valuable?

It works because it hits three triggers: fear, protection, and value. The "mistake" creates fear. The "don't make" creates protection. The warning provides value. People see "Don't make this mistake when you start posting" and think: "I don't want to make mistakes. I need to see this." They click because fear creates action. It's not about being clever—it's about providing protection.

Real-World Examples

Don't make this mistake when you start posting

The warning that prevents failure and the mistake that costs you

Don't make this mistake when you build your audience

The protection that prevents errors and the mistake that holds you back

Don't make this mistake when you create content

The warning that prevents failure and the error that ruins results

Don't make this mistake when you grow your brand

The protection that prevents mistakes and the error that costs you

Don't make this mistake when you launch

The warning that prevents failure and the mistake that ruins launches

Don't make this mistake when you scale

The protection that prevents errors and the mistake that prevents growth

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About Problem-Solution Hooks

Problem-Solution Hooks work because people have problems. When you warn about mistakes, you prevent problems. Not because they're smart—because they're human and want to avoid failure. These hooks don't need to be clever. They just need to prevent mistakes. The "don't make this mistake" hook does exactly that—it provides value through protection.