Here's an idea we could hire people with words. The payment would be kind words, for proper work done. Payday arrives. People crowd around. "I would like to cash my paycheck. I've earned 3 thank yous and 2 personal encouragements." "What's your name?" "Jeff Smith." [hands check] [flips through books] "Jeff Smith, thank you so much for your work with us. When you helped this past payment cycle, it really aided so many things in so many ways. I personally am using many of the things you worked on, as are many of my friends and family. Thank you so, so much for these things. You can count on me if you are ever in a time of need, and I want you to know that I really look up to you, and the things you were trying this week look like they're really going to work. It's obvious to me that you can do anything you can put your mind to, and I think about you when I encounter new challenges now." "Thank you. Can I have my receipt?" "Wait for the printer."