Dad Tired Losing $5,000,000 Strengthened His Faith
Mar 23, 2026
Cory Sims, former Beast Games runner-up, father of three and now a speaker and author. He recounts 42 days cut off from tech, the shock of losing a $5 million final, and why he chose integrity over cash. Short reflections cover faith under pressure, fatherhood lessons, and how that loss reshaped his mission to inspire others.
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How Cory Got Chosen For Beast Games
- Cory Sims described his rapid, God-led audition journey, submitting videos at farms and gyms and getting contacted within hours.
- He also won a Feastables sweepstakes entry two days after applying and prayed, believing it was divine confirmation to go on Beast Games.
Family Surprise Was The Hardest Part
- Cory says being cut off from family and phones for 42 days was the hardest part and the most emotional when his wife and kids surprised him.
- He describes the raw joy when his family ran through a tunnel yelling “Daddy” after about 30 days without contact.
Detox From Devices Strengthened Focus
- Cory found 42 days without phones and news a blessing because constant distractions vanished and he felt relief.
- He removed news apps after the show and kept only social apps necessary to respond to messages.