Social media hook:
Then vs Now
Highlight change over time
Then vs now creates growth
"Then vs now" works because it shows evolution. People think: "They changed their thinking. I want to see how they evolved." It's growth wrapped in comparison.
Plus, evolution creates relatability. When you say "What I thought then vs what I know now," you're showing you learned. People relate to growth. They click because then vs now feels relatable—even when the evolution is curated.
Then vs now is just comparison with better growth
It works because it hits three triggers: growth, comparison, and relatability. The then creates comparison. The now creates growth. The thought vs know creates relatability. People see "What I thought then vs what I know now" and think: "I want to see how they evolved. I can relate to that growth." They click because then vs now feels relatable—even when the evolution is just a story. It's not about being clever—it's about making growth feel visible.
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Comparison Hooks work because people want to see change. When you use then vs now, you show growth. Not because they're smart—because they're human and want to see evolution. These hooks don't need to be clever. They just need to show change. The "then vs now" hook does exactly that—it makes growth feel visible.