diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9ffd9625ea..eda71953c5 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ Operator SDK CLI tool is used to manage development lifecycle.
 
 Install the CLI tool:
 ```
-go install -u github.com/coreos/operator-sdk/commands/operator-sdk
+go install github.com/coreos/operator-sdk/commands/operator-sdk
 ```
 
 ## Creating a new project