On perseverance and motivation

THE HARE AND THE HOUND

perseverance
/ˌpəːsɪˈvɪərəns/
persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success: "his perseverance with the technique illustrates his single-mindedness"

motivation
/ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃn/
a reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way: "escape can be a strong motivation for travel"