diff --git a/geekbookapp.py b/geekbookapp.py
index 5645a54..2152e42 100755
--- a/geekbookapp.py
+++ b/geekbookapp.py
@@ -311,7 +311,7 @@ def convert_jupyter_notebook_to_markdown():
         UPDATE = False
         if not args.silent:
             start_gitweb()
-            time.sleep(3)  # so it's time for the Flask to be opened in the browser
+            time.sleep(1)  # so it's time for the Flask to be opened in the browser
             start_browser_with_index()
 
     app.start()