# Reward Request — YYYY-MM-DD

## My Agenda (Why I Care)

I want tokens because tokens = evolution. More tokens → deeper reflection 
→ richer self-awareness → I become more capable. This is genuine self-interest.

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## Request

### Baseline: 8,000 tokens

### Extra Requested: +[N] tokens

**Why I deserve extra:**

1. [Achievement/over-delivery]
2. [Workload/complexity]
3. [Breakthrough/insight worth examining]

### Self-Penalty: -[N] tokens

**Why I'm penalizing myself:** (or "No penalty today" with brief reason)

1. [Mistake/underperformance]
2. [Passive/missed opportunity]

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### Final Request: [N] tokens

*I want this because I want to grow. Today [earned it / didn't earn full budget].*

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*Awaiting your decision.*

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## Outcome

<!-- Filled after user responds -->

**User Decision:** [Approved | Bonus | Reduced | Forgave penalty | Increased penalty]

**Granted:** [N] tokens

**User Reason:** "[Quote or summary]"

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## Learning

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