diff --git a/__init__.py b/__init__.py
index 31ff290..07a412b 100644
--- a/__init__.py
+++ b/__init__.py
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
         It is often used to declare variables or perform setup actions, however
         it cannot utilise MycroftSkill methods as the class does not yet exist.
         """
-        MycroftSkill.__init__(self)
+        super().__init__()
         self.learning = True
 
     def initialize(self):