A superior way to attain closeness to Allah SWT is with secret prostrations (Ibn Al Mubarak). \n\n2 Rakahs of Salah in private sincerly is better that you write 700 Ahaadeth with strong lines of transmission (Ihya). \n\nSyed ibn Jubayr (rah) would offer Salah in his dwelling with the hope that his child would become inclined towards Salaah (Abu Nuaym Al-Hilya).