ability, talent

an effort, an endeavor

to endeavor, to make an effort

factor (one of the elements, circumstances, or influences which contribute to produce a result)

success / success in life, achievement in the world

succeed / be successful in life

(finance) factoring: a process whereby a company sells its accounts receivable to a third party (called a "factor") at a discount in order to get money now, without having to wait for the accounts receivable to come due

unsuccessful

failure

completion bonus, fee paid upon success of a project, contingent fee