diff --git a/Gemfile.lock b/Gemfile.lock
index c442782..d03114f 100644
--- a/Gemfile.lock
+++ b/Gemfile.lock
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ GEM
     mini_mime (1.1.5)
     minitest (5.21.2)
     msgpack (1.7.2)
-    mysql2 (0.5.5)
+    mysql2 (0.5.6)
     net-imap (0.4.9.1)
       date
       net-protocol
@@ -118,6 +118,8 @@ GEM
     net-smtp (0.4.0.1)
       net-protocol
     nio4r (2.7.0)
+    nokogiri (1.16.0-arm64-darwin)
+      racc (~> 1.4)
     nokogiri (1.16.0-x86_64-darwin)
       racc (~> 1.4)
     psych (5.1.2)
@@ -191,6 +193,7 @@ GEM
     zeitwerk (2.6.12)
 
 PLATFORMS
+  arm64-darwin-23
   x86_64-darwin-21
 
 DEPENDENCIES
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index ab870dc..5cd9a6d 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ The goal of this Ruby on Rails & React homework assignment is to assess your abi
 
 This repository mocks a CRM in the simplest of terms by demonstrating the one to many relationship of Companies to Deals and visualizng various attributes of each to our users.
 
-Unfortunately, the current implementation is (intentionally) naive and not working as expected in several ways.  
+Unfortunately, the current implementation is (intentionally) naive and not working as expected in several ways.
 
 Your primary task with this homework assignment is to resolve the user stories below.
 
@@ -32,14 +32,24 @@ Assumptions to make regarding the user story for this service:
 #### Running the App
 - `bin/dev`
 
+#### Installing the `mysql2` Gem
+
+If you encounter issues with the `mysql2` gem, ensure that you provide paths to the necessary libraries. Use the following command:
+
+```bash
+gem install mysql2 --version=0.5.6 -- --with-mysql-config=/opt/homebrew/bin/mysql_config --with-openssl-dir=/opt/homebrew/opt/openssl@3.2 --with-opt-lib=/opt/homebrew/lib
+```
+
+This command specifies the paths for the MySQL configuration and OpenSSL directory, which can resolve common installation problems.
+
 #### Submission
 - Clone the repository
 - Setup a new repository with the source code
 - Implement solution
 - Push your solution to a new branch
 - Create a Pull Request within the new repository
-- When you're ready, share a link to the Pull Request with us 
- 
+- When you're ready, share a link to the Pull Request with us
+
 
 ## FAQ
 #### How will I be evaluated?