How do you keep macbook pro running quickly

I always thought that using a MAC would eliminate the need to re-image a machine like you have to do with Windows. However, my recently purchased MacBook Pro 13" retina display with 8Gb RAM, 3Ghz i7 processor is already beginning to slow down - just like a Windows laptop. I have used MacKeeper in the past, and that has improved the performance of previous MacBook Air's that I had. However, I have been warned off MacKeeper (anyone have any evidence that this is a real, solid, non-invasive application that is safe to run?).
Just need some help in how to keep this great machine humming - it's only 2 months old!
Thanks

azb956 wrote:
... I have used MacKeeper in the past,...
Read here > https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3036
More Info here > http://www.reedcorner.net/mmg/
azb956 wrote:
... my recently purchased MacBook Pro 13" retina display with 8Gb RAM, 3Ghz i7 processor is already beginning to slow down -...
Basically... Make sure you have enough Free Hard Drive space for your Mac to Perform as expected...
This is what Apple has to say.
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10798
Also see Here > http://www.reedcorner.net/mpg/
More Info here...
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/maintainingmacosx.html
Mac OS X: About background maintenance tasks

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