Mid 2010 MPB Really slow since upgrading to Mountain Lion and beechball too often

Since I upgraded to Moujntain Lion my MBP has been really slow.  I keep getting the beechball for what seems forever!!  Is anyone else having the same problems or has anyone any suggestions??

system preferences - users and groups - login items.  if you don't want anything starting up when you start your macbook - highlight it and hit the minus sign.
for repairing your disk permissions - launch disk utility.

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