Action Bias

Action bias is the tendency to favor visible action over inaction, especially under pressure or observation—even when pause, measurement or restraint would yield a better outcome.

It pairs with but differs from omission bias: omission bias worries about harm from acts vs omissions; action bias pushes you to "do something" to feel in control or to signal competence.

Useful checks: name the default of "wait and gather one more signal", set a minimum time or evidence bar before large moves and separate busy motion from outcomes (Goodhart's law). Sometimes the disciplined move is to protect deep work time and decline low-leverage tasks.