What's the difference between motivation and passion?

You can different motivations of which passion is only one option. You can also be motivated by anger, greed, etc.

Motivation is when you have an impulse to do something passion is when the impulse has you.

There is no fundamental difference. Both are driven by emotion(s), the former more so than the latter.

*the latter more so than the former, rather.

I think of passion as being the driving force behind motivation. I’m passionate about something, I’ll be motivated to do it.

Example: In high school I was passionate about my math homework, which provided motivation to do it. I was not so passionate about my history homework, BUT was passionate about getting good grades, which provided the motivation to do the work I didn’t feel directly passionate about. I think most people would agree it is much easier to do work when you’re passionate towards the work itself and not just towards the end result.

I think they can be treated as totally separate entities.

I am motivated to do well in organic chemistry, but I am not passionate about it. I am motivated about it because I know I need to do well to get my degree. But, I’m not passionate about my degree. I’m not really passionate about anything, to be honest (It’s a problem, I know) . But, I’d say I’m a highly motivated person, just because I get satisfaction out of doing something well.

Passion is when you love doing something. Motivation is a feeling where you want to achieve success, so you work harder.

It’s hard to explan.

Motivation / motivation.
Passion / passion.

Passion is often fueled by desire.
Motivation is often fueled by fear.

Ever had motivated sex?