Don’t Wait to Be Recognized. Just Show Up and Try | Snippets with Doug Cavaliere

Doug Cavaliere shares the unplanned, almost accidental way he got into the post-production world—from driving dump trucks in a limestone quarry to landing an unexpected assistant role in Hollywood. His takeaway? Don't wait for permission or recognition. Just try. Be helpful. Be prepared.

Sometimes opportunity looks like a rainy day, a broken computer, and a moment to step in.

Key Topics

• Breaking into the industry by accident
• The value of initiative over recognition
• How small moments can change your career
• Why showing up with the right mindset matters
• From blue-collar work to post-production tech

Quotes

• “Don’t be scared to try.”
• “People want recognition before they’ve done anything.”
• “I restarted the CFO’s Mac before IT arrived—and that’s how I got the job.”
• “Show off and do a good job. Otherwise, you don’t even have a chance.”

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