diff --git a/.tmux.conf b/.tmux.conf
index 02f835e..337d994 100644
--- a/.tmux.conf
+++ b/.tmux.conf
@@ -76,6 +76,9 @@ bind '"' choose-window
 # use Escape for entering copy mode, like screen
 bind Escape copy-mode
 
+# less time between commands in a command sequence
+set -s escape-time 0
+
 # use vi-style key bindings
 set-option -g mode-keys vi