He tried to repair the engine but 'without success'. [=he was not able to repair the engine]
He will never 'succeed in' this business. [=he will never be successful in this business]
I am one of the diet clinic's 'success stories'. [=the diet clinic was able to help me]
(..) But we make up for it with a good story, emotions, depth, dimensions. There are thousands here tonight and millions around the world. - I directed and produced it. - This guy is a success story. - Only in America. - Only in Hollywood. And at Planet Hollywood we have some incredible memorabilia. (..)1993 Last Action Hero