Rookie on defoliation (caption)

Hello Reddit first of all If you’re going to be rude or state the obvious rather don’t answer. I’ve watched lots of YouTube videos telling me not to take more than 40% of the plant at any time as well as to remove bottom fan leaves and never to remove with out clear intention. I am a first time grower and eager to learn more however I’m not sure where to begin, I’m growing outdoors and up till now I’ve kept the foliage pretty clean making sure not to take off too many at a time and making sure to remove gigantic fan leaves. Is she okay would removing more leaves only negatively impact her further????