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Each component of the model is represented by a glyph, the name of the component and a definition, the meaning of the symbolism behind the glyph and a representation of the glyph that you can use in quick sketching, or shorthand notation.

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Glyph	Etymology	Symbolism	Quick Glyph
	CONCEPTION: The ability to form mental concepts; invention. The formation of a zygote capable of survival and maturation in normal conditions. Concept, plan, design, idea. To take to oneself.	Egg: the emblem of potentiality and immortality; a support for future life¹ DNA Helix (Caduceus): symbol of evolutive power of energy, active equilibrium¹
	LOOPING: A length of line folded over and joined at the ends to form into a loop. Loupe. Imperfect gem. A small magnifying glass used by jewelers.	Loop: binding, intersecting, connecting, linking, monsters; the ultimate aim is to be free of bonds¹
	SUCCESS: The achievement of something desired, planned or attempted. To follow closely, go after, to go toward.	Sun: the moment when the heroic principle shines the brightest¹
	OVERSHOOT AND COLLAPSE: To go beyond, to miss by or as if propelling something too far. To fall down or inward suddenly. To cease to function, to break down suddenly in health or strength. Slide together; fall in ruin.	Breaking wand: loss of power; direction and intensity suddenly snapping¹
	MATURITY: Fully developed. Worked out fully by the mind. The state of a note, bill or bond being due.	Shell: prosperous journey¹
	ENTREPRENEURIAL BUTTON: Organizing, operating and assuming the risk for business ventures to undertake--to take between; to strike against, thrust, pierce.	Spiral: signifies the evolution of the universe; creativity¹
	TURN AROUND: To cause to move around in order to achieve a desired result. To reverse the course of. Unsettle, upset. A chance or opportunity to do something. Lathe, tool for drawing a circle.	Wing: Progress in enlightenment¹
	DEATH: Termination, extinction, loss or absence of spiritual life.	Waves/water: beginning and end; the abode of dragons; symbol of purity¹

Definitions are paraphrased from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language New College Edition, 1976

Symbolism is taken from either Carl G. Liungman's Dictionary of Symbols² or J.E. Cirlot's A Dictionary of Symbols¹ or a combination of both.

Stages of an Enterprise