diff --git a/_examples/real-world-examples/delayed-requeue/main.go b/_examples/real-world-examples/delayed-requeue/main.go
index 24d875ba5..7aa0a06fd 100644
--- a/_examples/real-world-examples/delayed-requeue/main.go
+++ b/_examples/real-world-examples/delayed-requeue/main.go
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ func main() {
 			panic(err)
 		}
 
-		time.Sleep(2 * time.Second)
+		time.Sleep(1 * time.Second)
 	}
 }