Great!

So far, here are some of the answers:
Fear
Character
Past experience
Support structures (personal, professional)
Reward at the end (personal, financial, other)
Belief in positive outcome
Loving to participate[/list]

I've mulled this over all day... and added the last two.
Ah! I would also add "grim determination."

Again, The path from drawing board to
finished product may be a long one.

What sustains motivation?

Other ideas?

Mike
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> The path from drawing board to finished product may be a long one.
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> What sustains motivation?
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> Mike
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