'Beast Games' player had choice to secretly claim $1M without others knowing — but her decision stunned everyone

We don't often see people who have just won a million dollars agree to divide it with others who need it. But those who can are the true gems of our society. Something similar happened on the sets of "Beast Games," a reality TV series, where a woman who had every opportunity to secretly claim $1M chose to share it, and her reason has reclaimed our faith in humanity. The profound moment, depicting the powerful picture of integrity and honor, was posted on @richmanparadise's Instagram page. 

At the end, when 10 contestants were fighting for the money, this woman was asked to make a life-changing choice in private. Like all other contestants, she was asked how much of the $1 million cash prize she would want to keep for herself. According to the rules, if all players play honestly, each would end up with $100,000, and the rest of the prize is shared. However, if someone betrays, they can claim a larger share. When the woman was asked about her final choice, she said, "I am taking my share of $100,000." The host was caught off-guard by her decision and said, "You have the opportunity, right now, to take $1 million. They won't know." To this, she replied, "I will know," speaking volumes about her morality and values. Even when the host reminded her that no one would know about her decision, the woman knew she wouldn't be able to face herself if she chose to backstab the rest, so she made a clear decision that got her much love and respect.

In a world where an Ipsos survey across 30 countries found that only 30% of adults say most people can be trusted, this woman stands as a prime example of the enduring kindness that still exists in the world. Meanwhile, people were moved watching a woman stand true to her integrity, and showered love on her for her selfless and generous nature. For instance, a person, @rick_lowe_art, commented, "This is a person who knows the value of integrity." @skyx_alpha said, "'I'll know." I think everyone can learn something from this person. If everyone in the world could be a little bit nicer to everyone around them, I think the world would be a better place." @silentroguex said, "The reason why poor people remain poor is because they have integrity and gratitude."

@justinajohnson186 wrote, "Yeah, but she’d be better off taking the whole million dollars and then making sure each person got their fair share because the next person could come through and take all that’s left and not share it equally." @manneracas commented, "People with this kind of integrity are the ones who qualify to lead countries. What they don't know, they will learn; what they need to do, they will do, and not like the corrupt shitheads taking bribes, greedily exploiting the people they are supposed to represent, or treating others like lesser beings. I applaud the woman." Echoing the sentiments, @ask_gramgram said, "Integrity, morals, and respect — for yourself and others, as well as your good name — are all a person has in the world to recommend them in the end."

You can follow @richmanparadise on Instagram for more such heartfelt stories. 

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