made-to-stick

Audit messages against the SUCCESs framework across multiple contexts.

Updated Apr 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sachio222/based-stack --skill made-to-stick-sachio222
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Skill: made-to-stick
Source: https://github.com/sachio222/based-stack/tree/main/made-to-stick
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sachio222/based-stack --skill made-to-stick-sachio222

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Made to Stick provides a framework for crafting messages that are understood, remembered, and drive action. It helps teams overcome the Curse of Knowledge by applying the SUCCESs principles to a wide range of contexts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • The SUCCESs framework with six principles: Simple, Unexpected, Concrete, Credible, Emotional, Stories.
  • Sticky Messaging Audit: rate messages on the six principles and identify improvement areas.
  • Contextual templates and reference guides for Landing Pages, Product Demos, Onboarding, Presentations, Email Campaigns, Internal Communications, and Documentation.
  • A Story collection approach and templates to collect and reuse customer stories.

Quick Start

Identify your core objective and draft a single, concrete message that embodies the core benefit, then run the SUCCESs audit across your current materials.

Frequently Asked Questions about made-to-stick

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I make messaging more memorable and actionable for a landing page?

Sticky messaging is achieved by auditing your content against the SUCCESs framework, ensuring your core benefit uses concrete details, credible proof, and narrative structure to overcome the Curse of Knowledge.

What is the best way to structure a product demo narrative?

The best way to structure a product demo narrative is by leveraging the SUCCESs framework's story principle, combining concrete details and credible proof to make the presentation understandable and memorable.

How do I audit onboarding materials for narrative effectiveness?

Audit onboarding materials by rating your current messages on the six SUCCESs principles—Simple, Unexpected, Concrete, Credible, Emotional, and Stories—to identify specific improvement areas.

Can I apply the SUCCESs framework to internal communications and email campaigns?

Yes, you can apply the SUCCESs framework to internal communications and email campaigns using contextual templates to ensure messages are concrete, credible, and emotionally resonant.

Why does my documentation fail to drive user action even when accurate?

Documentation often fails to drive action due to the Curse of Knowledge, which you can fix by restructuring technical details using the SUCCESs framework's concreteness and narrative principles.

Do I need a customer story collection approach to create sticky messaging?

You need a customer story collection approach to supply the narrative structure required by the SUCCESs framework, allowing you to systematically collect and reuse stories for emotional and credible messaging.