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]
(..) Why? My kid sister don't have to work in no beauty parIour, and Mama... she don't have to sew in no factory. Your son made it, Mama. He's a success. That's why I didn't come around before. I want you to see what a good boy I've been. Here's $. (..)1983 Scarface