diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -17,13 +17,15 @@ uncomment the relevant code, and push your changes to pass the first stage:
 
 ```sh
 git add .
-git commit -m "pass the first stage"
+git commit -m "pass 1st stage" # any msg
 git push origin master
 ```
 
 That's all!
 
-# Stage 2 and beyond
+# Stage 2 & beyond
+
+Note: This section is for stages 2 and beyond.
 
 You'll use linux-specific syscalls in this challenge. so we'll run your code
 _inside_ a Docker container.