diff --git a/init.el b/init.el
index cf1ff72..99bba29 100644
--- a/init.el
+++ b/init.el
@@ -20,8 +20,7 @@
     (directory-file-name
      (concat user-emacs-directory
 	     (convert-standard-filename "lisp/"))))
-  (setq load-path
-	(cons mitch-directory load-path))
+  (add-to-list 'load-path mitch-directory t)
   (setq custom-theme-directory mitch-directory)
 
   (require 'mitch-defuns)