Our Story

My name is Paschalis, and my story begins with a simple yet profound realization: I was living within the boundaries of my comfort zone, and I had no intention of breaking free. Like many people, I was comfortable with "good enough" - good enough job, good enough relationships, good enough life. But deep down, I knew I was capable of so much more.

Growing up, I watched too many people—including myself—settle for 'good enough.' We became so accustomed to comfort that we forgot what it felt like to truly live. We chose safety over growth, familiarity over adventure, and the known over the possible. I realized that comfort zones, while safe, are also prisons of our own making.

I committed to a life of intentional discomfort. Every day, I would choose courage over comfort, growth over safety, and authenticity over approval. It wasn't easy—it required me to confront my deepest fears, challenge my limiting beliefs, and push beyond what I thought was possible.

As I began pushing my boundaries—speaking up in meetings, taking on new challenges, having difficult conversations, and pursuing my passions—something remarkable happened. I didn't just grow; I transformed. Each leap of faith, each moment of courage, each step outside my comfort zone brought me closer to the person I was meant to be.

People started noticing. Friends, colleagues, even strangers would ask about the change they saw in me. They wanted to know how I found the courage to pursue my dreams, how I overcame my fears, and how I became so confident in my authentic self. I realized that my transformation wasn't just personal—it was inspiring others to consider their own journeys.

That's when I realized this wasn't just about my personal growth. There was a community of people out there who were tired of settling, who craved authentic connection, and who were ready to embrace courage over comfort. They just needed a place to start, a community to belong to, and a framework to follow.

Tharros—the ancient Greek word for courage—wasn't just a name I chose. It was a declaration, a mission, and a promise. In ancient Greece, tharros represented the kind of courage that comes from deep within, the courage to face truth, to stand for what's right, and to become the best version of yourself, no matter the cost.

I founded Tharros because I believe in the transformative power of authentic community. I believe that when courageous people come together, magic happens. We challenge each other, support each other, and inspire each other to reach heights we never thought possible. Together, we become unstoppable.

Here, we don't just talk about change—we embark on it together. We don't just dream of better lives—we build them through daily acts of courage. We don't just hope for connection—we create it through vulnerability, authenticity, and shared purpose.