Social media hook:
Don't wait until it's too late:

Triggers fear of missing out by emphasizing limited availability or time sensitivity.

Scarcity & FOMO

Why does "don't wait until it's too late" work?

"Don't wait until it's too late" works because it creates urgency. People think: "I need to act now. If I wait, it'll be too late." It's scarcity wrapped in fear.

Plus, the warning creates value. When you say "don't wait until it's too late," you're positioning your content as time-sensitive. People think: "I need to see this now. It might be gone later." People love time-sensitive content.

What makes "don't wait" so urgent?

It works because it hits three triggers: urgency, scarcity, and fear. The "don't wait" creates urgency. The "too late" creates scarcity. The fear makes it feel time-sensitive. People see "Don't wait until it's too late: this strategy" and think: "I need to act now. I can't wait." They click because urgency creates action. It's not about being clever—it's about creating time-sensitivity.

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About Scarcity & FOMO

Scarcity & FOMO Hooks work because people hate missing out. When you say "don't wait until it's too late," you create scarcity. Not because they're smart—because they're human and want to act before it's too late. These hooks don't need to be clever. They just need to create urgency. The "don't wait" hook does exactly that—it makes people feel like time is running out.