diff --git a/playbook.yaml b/playbook.yaml
index 397dc8f..8621495 100644
--- a/playbook.yaml
+++ b/playbook.yaml
@@ -6,10 +6,6 @@
   serial: 2
   become: true
 
-  # load role defaults
-  vars_files:
-    - "defaults/main.yaml"
-
   # import handlers
   handlers:
     - import_tasks: "handlers/main.yaml"