diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index db56952..1905999 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ Your contribution heatmap is a canvas for creativity.
 ## Usage
 ```sh
 # Start
+cp config.ini.sample config.ini
 ./scripts/install.sh
 
 # Stop
diff --git a/config.ini.sample b/config.ini.sample
index 4a6e632..d122881 100644
--- a/config.ini.sample
+++ b/config.ini.sample
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 [contrib_scribe]
-repo_path = ~/path/to/repo
+repo_path = /path/to/repo
 message = hi there
 commit_count = 3