diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -45,6 +45,8 @@ cp init.example.el init.el  # maybe edit init.el
 make install
 ```
 
+Remember to run `make` every time you modify init.el.
+
 Visit the wiki for [a more detailed guide on installing, customizing and
 grokking Doom][wiki].