Caveats
It’s not enough to ensure that your system adheres to a laundry list of performance centered attributes. (Why not?)
Mimicking existing GUIs, web pages, and "standards” will not necessarily result in a performance centered system.  (Why not?)
We strive to create performance centered systems without using cue cards, wizards, help, etc.  (Why?)
There is no such thing as a stand alone system.  (Why not?)