tell me about a time your first hypothesis was wrong

A powerful honesty story — panels LOVE this because everyone's first guess is wrong sometimes, and how you handle it shows maturity. STAR: S/T — a problem where your first guess turned out wrong. A — you tested it (Lesson 44), the data killed your hypothesis, and you didn't stubbornly push it — you followed the data to the real cause. R — the correct fix, and what you learned. The key line: 'My first hypothesis being wrong was the best thing that happened, because testing it — rather than assuming I was right — is what found the actual cause. I'd rather be corrected by data than by a customer complaint.' This shows humility + method. It pairs perfectly with Lessons 41 and 44. Use your Onto diagnosis experience if you have a real 'assumption was wrong' moment.