| Motivation | Inspiration |
|---|---|
| Comes from external sources like rewards, recognition, or pressure. | Comes from within the individual based on values or purpose. |
| Short-term influence to achieve specific goals. | Long-term and deeply rooted drive to act or create. |
| May need to be repeated frequently to maintain performance. | Usually sustains effort without repeated triggers. |
| Often task- or goal-oriented. | Often emotion- or vision-driven. |