I am really excited and thankful for opportunity to work with

In the words of Yandel, artist of rhythm and voice, we hear the cry of both excitement and humility: “I am really excited and thankful for opportunity to work with Cotto Promotions, Tidal and Roc Nation.” Though brief, this utterance carries the weight of gratitude for destiny’s doors opening, and the recognition that opportunity is not a right, but a gift. To be thankful for opportunity is to see clearly that one’s journey is shaped not only by talent, but also by the alliances and paths provided by others.

The names he invokes—Cotto Promotions, Tidal, and Roc Nation—are not merely organizations, but pillars in their realms, houses of strength and influence. To work with them is to step into a lineage of greatness, to be lifted upon platforms where one’s art may reach beyond borders. Yandel’s words show that he does not take such a moment as ordinary. He knows that the chance to stand beside such powers is a privilege few receive, and so he bows his head in gratitude even as he lifts his heart in excitement.

This truth is ancient and echoes across the ages. Consider the story of Michelangelo, who though supremely gifted, found his destiny intertwined with the patronage of the Medici and later the Pope. Without their commission, his art may have remained hidden; with it, he carved the Pietà, painted the Sistine Chapel, and left a legacy eternal. His genius was his own, but his opportunity was given by others. So too does Yandel recognize that the artist, though skilled, requires the stage, and that to be granted such a stage is worthy of thanksgiving.

There is also in his words a recognition of partnership. Art is not solitary—it flourishes in community, in collaboration, in networks of mutual trust. By naming those he works with, Yandel honors not himself alone, but the collective effort that will bring his vision to life. This humility is the mark of true wisdom: to know that while talent is the seed, opportunity and collaboration are the rain and soil that allow it to grow into greatness.

His gratitude also guards against the danger of arrogance. For the artist who forgets that opportunity is a gift begins to believe that he rises by his own hand alone. Such pride leads to downfall. History is filled with kings and creators who fell when they forgot the sources of their fortune. But Yandel’s thankfulness ensures his spirit remains grounded, so that success will not destroy him but strengthen him.

The lesson we must learn is clear: honor the opportunities that life gives, and honor those who open the doors before you. Whether in art, in labor, or in daily life, never see opportunity as common. It is the rare jewel, the bridge across the river, the open gate to the future. Treat it with reverence, seize it with both hands, and give thanks for it always.

Practically, this means we must cultivate both gratitude and readiness. When opportunity comes, do not hesitate, but step forward prepared to give your best. At the same time, remember to speak your thanks—to mentors, to collaborators, to those whose faith gave you the chance. Gratitude will keep your heart humble, and readiness will allow you to turn opportunity into triumph.

Thus the words of Yandel stand as a torch for all who dream: “I am really excited and thankful for opportunity.” May we, too, learn to rejoice in the doors that open before us, to never take them for granted, and to honor those who walk with us. For opportunity is the spark, gratitude the flame, and together they light the path to greatness that endures beyond time.