diff --git a/upgrade_instructions.md b/upgrade_instructions.md
index d7dd517..022a33f 100644
--- a/upgrade_instructions.md
+++ b/upgrade_instructions.md
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ Depending on how you installed your cli tool, please use the appropriate method
 
 ```
 brew tap gSchool/learn
+brew update
 brew upgrade learn
 ```