Motivation is having a strong understanding for the reason(s) for which you should, or would choose to, do something - or behave a certain way.
Willpower is a combination of determination and discipline to do something - or behave a certain way - despite having a clear understanding of the challenges involved with doing the action.
Motivation is having a purpose. Willpower is having the balls to do it.
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