# Monica Lent: Progress Is More Important Than Perfection

EP-080 | December 21, 2020 | 50:16




Robby speaks with Monica Lent, Software Engineer, Founder, Speaker, and Travel + Technical blogger. They discuss the importance of clear boundaries between teams, Monica's participation in the 12 startups in 12 months challenge, and why it is okay to say "I don't (yet) have an opinion on that." Monica also shares advice for developers on coming up with topic ideas for blogging, and introduces us to her free email course.





## Show Notes

Robby speaks with Monica Lent, Software Engineer, Founder, Speaker, and Travel + Technical blogger. They discuss the importance of clear boundaries between teams, Monica's participation in the 12 startups in 12 months challenge, and why it is okay to say "I don't (yet) have an opinion on that." Monica also shares advice for developers on coming up with topic ideas for blogging, and introduces us to her free email course.

## Helpful Links

- [Monica on Twitter](https://twitter.com/monicalent)
- [Blogging for Devs](https://bloggingfordevs.com/)
- [Monica's Website](https://monicalent.com/)
- [Book Recommendation] [The Compound Effect, Darren Hardy](https://www.amazon.com/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724X)

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