Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Inspiration vs Motivation

What's the difference between inspiration and motivation?  Most people will use the two interchangeably. But they are not the same.

Inspiration: The spark, the initial idea. It lights the fire within us and lets our ideas come out.  The focus of the activity or whatever you are trying to do.

Motivation: The wood that fuels the fire.  Keeps is going and doesn't let it die out.  Motivation is what continues our thirst to finish something.  Keeps our focus on the inspiration.  Losing motivation is easy so its important to be continually finding a new spark. New things to inspire you.

So the difference is simple: Inspiration gets you going.  And Motivation keeps you going.


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