diff --git a/docs/starting/install/osx.rst b/docs/starting/install/osx.rst
index dd3f804..858f3c1 100644
--- a/docs/starting/install/osx.rst
+++ b/docs/starting/install/osx.rst
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ Now, we can install Python 2.7: ::
 
 This will take a minute or two. Once that's complete, you'll have to add the new Python scripts directory to your ``PATH``::
 
-    export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/share/python
+    export PATH=/usr/local/share/python:$PATH
 
 The ``--framework`` option tells Homebrew to compile a Framework-style Python build, rather than a UNIX-style build. The outdated version of Python that Snow Leopard comes packaged with is built as a Framework, so this helps avoid some future module installation bugs.