The water doesn't know your age.

If you're feeling stuck, Olympic swimmer and motivational speaker Dara Torres offers some great advice: the water doesn't know your age.

Think of "the water" as your workplace. While some of us may be chronologically older than others, it's essential to remember that each of our team members brings a unique experience and personality to the office every day, and those combined experiences and personalities create the teams that our residents rely on. Our age isn't nearly as important as what we bring to the table: knowledge, enthusiasm, professionalism—the list goes on and on.

As we approach the end of our leasing contest, consider this: How can we work together to make the most of our collective backgrounds? How can we provide our prospective residents with the very best experience, and how can we extend that same level of service to our residents?

Happy leasing!