TikTok's "It's Very Important" Trend Is All About Life-Changing Risks

"When you think back on your life so far, you'll likely see a few pivotal moments that played a major role in your storyline. At the time, the events might not have seemed like a big deal - a haircut, a part-time job, a quick weekend trip - but now that you've lived through them, you know exactly how they shaped you into who you are today."

"That's the basis for the " it's very important" trend on TikTok. On the app, people are following a prompt that says, "In your 20s, there will be a [blank]. It is very important that you [blank.]." In a clip posted Nov. 20, @media.alacarte shared a template for the trend and gave examples like, "In your 20s, there will be a plane. It is very important that you get on that plane," and "In your 20s, a friend will invite you for coffee. It is very important that you go get the coffee." You can also include videos or photos of yourself during that time, if you have them."

"The idea is that you now know these moments - like getting on the plane or getting the coffee - ended up leading you somewhere amazing. Maybe you traveled to a new city and currently live there today, or you fell in love with the coffee friend and can't imagine life without them. If you hadn't gone through with it, you wouldn't live in that city or have that relationship. Similar to the "invisible string theory," this trend encourages you to look back on the past and say, " Aww!""

A TikTok prompt invites users to complete "In your 20s, there will be a [blank]. It is very important that you [blank]." Users post examples where spontaneous choices—boarding a plane, accepting a coffee invite, or chopping hair—led to major changes in location, relationships, careers, or personal style. Creators often pair the prompt with photos or videos to show how those moments shaped their lives. The format frames ordinary decisions as catalysts, elicits nostalgia, and highlights how chance encounters and small actions produced lasting outcomes and shifts in life trajectory.

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