The document discusses motivation for college students. It defines intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and notes that lack of motivation is a major barrier to student success. It discusses what Downing defines as motivation coming from value, expectation, dreams, and passionately held purpose. The document also discusses what causes students to lose motivation and compares passive versus active learning. It provides tips for staying motivated such as setting attainable SMART goals, visualizing success, and choosing motivational movies.